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U.S. RESIDENTS: DEMAND ACTION
There are compensation programs designed to help support those with life-altering vaccine injuries, called the CICP and VICP funds. Because COVID-19 vaccines were authorized under Emergency Use Authorization, they are not covered under VICP — the program used for every other recommended vaccine.
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2026, introduced by Reps. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), would move COVID-19 vaccine claims into the VICP and modernize the program for everyone.
TO DATE, JUST 51 COVID-19 VACCINE INJURY CLAIMS HAVE BEEN COMPENSATED NATIONWIDE — A 98.6% REJECTION RATE. OUTSIDE A HANDFUL OF OUTLIERS, THE AVERAGE AWARD IS UNDER $5,000.
Request action be taken on the following:
● Cosponsor the Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2026 (House); draft and introduce a companion bill (Senate).
● Fund vaccine injury research through existing Long COVID research legislation.
1 - Sign the Resistbot Petition
1a - This petition will send you a prompt for your location and will look up your representatives for you and send the petition to them. Text "Sign PSXRAR" to 50409. Want to read the petition beforehand? Review it HERE.
2 - Contact Your House Representative
2a. Contact your house representative: (202) 224-3121. This number will direct you to the U.S. Capitol switchboard. When you call, ask to be connected to your house representative. The operator will direct your call to their office.
2b. Don’t know who your house rep is? Look up your rep here.
2c. Unsure what to say? Read the phone script below.
3 - Contact Your Senator
3a. Contact your senator via phone: 202-224-3121. This number will direct you to the U.S. Capitol switchboard. When you call, ask to be connected to your senator. The operator will direct your call to their office.
3b. Don’t know who your senator is? Look up your senator here.
3c. Unsure what to say? Read the phone script below.
4 - Every single call counts! Ask family and friends on a one by one basis to contact their elected representatives on your behalf.
5 - Share this campaign on your socials
2a - Phone Script for Injured for House Reps
“I am [name], a resident of [city, state]. I was injured by my COVID-19 vaccine on [date] and suffered [brief description of reaction]. I did what the government and my community asked of me and got vaccinated — now I need my government to make it right. [I went from healthy and working, to debilitated and unable to work.] I'm one of over 40,000 members at React19, a nationwide vaccine injury advocacy organization, and many of us are residents of this state.
I've been suffering for [length of time] with no financial support, because the federal compensation program for COVID-19 vaccine injuries — the CICP — has a rejection rate above 98%. [My claim was submitted over x years ago and I still haven't heard back.]
I am requesting [Representative's name] co-sponsor the Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2026, introduced by Representatives Smucker and Doggett.”
Always thank them for their time.
If they want more info on the compensation bill: “Details are available at react19.org/cicp. This legislation matters for people who need compensation to keep a roof over their heads, food on the table, and access to essential medical care. We've been waiting years — we can't wait any longer.”
(for more information, contact Chris Dreisbach, React19 Legal Affairs Director: Christopher.Dreisbach@react19.org)
3a - Phone Script for Injured for Senators
“I am [name], a resident of [state]. I was injured by my COVID-19 vaccine on [date] and suffered [brief description of reaction]. I did what the government and my community asked of me and got vaccinated — now I need my government to make it right. [I went from healthy and working, to debilitated and unable to work.] I'm one of over 40,000 members at React19, a nationwide vaccine injury advocacy organization, and many of us are residents of this state.
I've been suffering for [length of time] with no financial support, because the federal compensation program for COVID-19 vaccine injuries — the CICP — has a rejection rate above 98%. [My claim was submitted over a year ago and I still haven't heard back.]
I am requesting [Senator's name] co-sponsor and help introduce companion legislation in the Senate to implement the Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2026, alongside Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA). When can we schedule a follow-up on this?”
If they want more info on the compensation bill: "details on this issue can be found at react19.org/cicp. A bill is critical for those who wait for compensation to keep a roof over their heads, food on the table, as well as essential medical care. We have been waiting for years now and cannot wait any longer for the government to do their part."
Ask the person for a contact name and email for someone in their office for you to follow-up with.
ALWAYS THANK THEM FOR THEIR TIME.
(for more information, you or the staff can contact Chris Dreisbach, React19 Legal Affairs Director: Christopher.Dreisbach@react19.org)
6 - Can't Get Through? Keep Calling
Many times these representatives don't respond right away. Keep a log of when you call and keep making contact until they follow-up with you.
Optional: Contact Via Email
Prefer email? Look up their contact email or their office's form below and use the phone script above to send an email. House of Representatives Look-Up and Submission Form
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This legislation matters for people who need compensation to keep a roof over their heads, food on the table, and access to essential medical care. We've been waiting years — we can't wait any longer.”
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“My life will never be the same, and I need help. The House can help right the wrongs for the COVID-19 vaccine injured by passing the Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2026. @yourrep, please cosponsor this bill.”
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