Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has introduced the PREP Repeal Act (HR 4388), aimed at repealing sections 319F–3 and 319F–4 of the Public Health Service Act. These sections, known as the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act, currently provide liability protections to pharmaceutical companies for pandemic-related products.
“The PREP Act is medical malpractice martial law,” stated Rep. Massie. “The 2005 PREP Act prevents people from holding corporations accountable for the pain and suffering they cause during Presidentially declared emergencies. Americans deserve the right to seek justice when injured by government-mandated products. The PREP Repeal Act will restore that right.”
The proposed legislation seeks to:
– Fully repeal the liability shields and compensation fund provisions under the PREP Act.
– Restore civil remedy rights under federal and state law for those harmed by pandemic products.
– Ensure applicability to current and future lawsuits, including pending appeals.
– Rescind unused federal funds set aside for PREP Act-related injury claims.
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) is an original cosponsor of this legislation.
Further details on Rep. Massie’s PREP Repeal Act can be accessed through a provided link.
