A bill to establish a commission to hear, determine, and pay claims against the United States for money damages for the injuries to individuals who contracted the Guillain-Barre Syndrome after receiving immunizations under the national swine flu immunization program, and for other purposes.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Compensation Commission Act - Establishes the Guillain-Barre Syndrome Compensation Commission to determine and pay claims against the United States for individuals who contracted such syndrome after immunization pursuant to the swine flu program. Sets forth the composition, powers, and operating procedures of such Commission.
Requires submission of any claim for relief under this Act to the Commission within 12 months after the date of enactment of such Act. Requires the Commission, within 120 days of receipt of such claim, to hold a hearing to determine the eligibility and amount of damages due any such claimant. Declares a claimant eligible for damages if: (1) a timely claim has been filed; (2) the Guillain-Barre Syndrome was contracted within 20 weeks after immunization; and (3) the claimant has not received a full settlement of such claim against the United States. Specifies time periods under which the Commission shall make a final determination pursuant to any claim of damages due any claimant.
Directs the Commission to submit a final report to the President and each House of Congress pursuant to its operations under this act, within three years after the date of enactment of such Act.
Declares that the Commission shall terminate on a date determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
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