Ellen Corley Research Database
Hey folks in the 5th District—Ellen here, your fighter in Washington for transparency, justice, and protecting our families' health. Page, thanks for reaching out from Chicago—it's great to hear from constituents like you who care about holding powerful interests accountable. With the lingering questions around COVID-19 vaccine harms, side effects, and what some see as a lack of full disclosure on data, Congress has seen a few bills pop up in the 119th session (2025-2026) aiming to address accountability. These focus on things like removing manufacturer protections, boosting data transparency, and ending mandates that could tie into coercion or hidden risks. No major laws have passed yet, but they're sparking debates on liability for injuries and ensuring all safety info is out in the open. I've compiled the key ones below based on current status as of January 16, 2026—mostly introduced early last year and stalled in committees. Remember, these are high-level overviews; I'm pushing for real reforms that prioritize people over pharma profits. Here's a table with descriptions, status, pros, and cons drawn from ongoing discussions.
| Bill Name | Description & Status | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIABLE Act (H.R.1432) | Introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) on Feb. 18, 2025; referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. Aims to repeal federal liability protections for COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers under the PREP Act, allowing lawsuits for harms caused by the vaccines. No further actions or votes as of Jan. 2026; no cosponsors listed. | Empowers vaccine-injured individuals to seek justice through civil suits, increases manufacturer accountability, could deter rushed products without full safety data. | Might raise vaccine costs or slow future development by exposing companies to litigation, could overwhelm courts, critics argue existing compensation programs (like CICP) should be reformed instead. |
| Protecting Our Children from the CDC Act (H.R.87) | Introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) on Jan. 3, 2025; referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee. Prohibits adding COVID-19 vaccines to the CDC's child/adolescent immunization schedule unless all clinical safety and efficacy data is publicly posted on the CDC website. No cosponsors, actions, or progress as of Jan. 2026. | Promotes transparency by forcing full data disclosure, protects kids from potentially under-vetted vaccines, rebuilds public trust in health agencies. | Could delay or block access to vaccines for vulnerable groups if data requirements are too strict, adds bureaucratic hurdles to CDC processes, might be seen as politicizing science. |
| No Mandates Act (H.R.120) | Introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) on Jan. 3, 2025; referred to House Oversight and Accountability, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce Committees. Bans federal agencies from mandating COVID-19 vaccines, including for access to federal services or property; also prohibits entities receiving federal funds from requiring them. No cosponsors or further actions as of Jan. 2026. | Safeguards personal choice and informed consent, prevents coercion that could hide risks, applies to federally funded entities to broaden protections. | May undermine public health efforts in future outbreaks, could lead to lower vaccination rates increasing community risks, preempts state or local policies indirectly. |
Beyond these bills, there's been advisory work at the CDC's ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) in 2025, pushing for better informed consent via updated Vaccine Information Statements that highlight risks like side effects and uncertainties—aiming to address "hiding" concerns without new laws. But no standalone legislation has advanced on that front. In our district, where families dealt with mandates and lingering health questions post-COVID, I'm committed to advocating for stronger oversight, like expanding the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program for easier claims on vaccine harms. If these issues resonate, drop a line to my campaign—let's ensure Washington delivers real accountability for Illinois families!