The resolution urges the United States Congress to compel the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to fulfill the obligations outlined in the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 (NCVIA). This act established a national vaccine program and assigned the Secretary the responsibility to ensure optimal prevention of infectious diseases through immunization and to address adverse reactions to vaccines. Despite these responsibilities, the Secretary has failed to submit the required biennial reports to Congress detailing actions taken to improve vaccine safety since the act's inception.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of these reports for public health and calls for accountability from the DHHS in ensuring vaccine safety. It highlights concerns that the economic immunity granted to vaccine manufacturers may have diminished their incentive to produce safer vaccine products. By urging Congress to take action, the resolution seeks to reinforce the commitment to vaccine safety and compliance with the NCVIA's requirements. Copies of the resolution will be sent to relevant officials, including the Secretary of DHHS and members of New Jersey's Congressional delegation.