How To… Find and Contact Your Elected Reps

rev. 7/21/2026

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 COVID-19 vaccines were relegated to the failing CICP, leaving tens of thousands of Americans without any financial recourse. TO DATE, JUST 60 COVID-19 VACCINE INJURY CLAIMS HAVE BEEN COMPENSATED NATIONWIDE, WITH A 98.6% REJECTION RATE. OUTSIDE A HANDFUL OF OUTLIERS, THE AVERAGE AWARD IS UNDER $5,000.

HR9672 Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2026 {click link for info}, 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.

Send an email to your representative VIA Action Network

TAKE ACTION

Request action be taken on the following: Co-sponsor HR9672 Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2026 (House); draft and introduce a companion bill (Senate).

1. Email Your Representatives via Action Network.

Use the form to the right to send your message.

2. Call 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 ask for your zip code to verify you are a constituent, then 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. Share this Campaign

Every single call counts! Ask family and friends on a one by one basis to contact their elected representatives on your behalf.

Share this campaign on your socials.

Example Tweets:

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.”

“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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Optional: Contact Your Senator

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.

Don’t know who your senator is? Look up your senator here.

Unsure what to say?Read the phone script below.

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.

Phone Scripts

Phone Script for House of Representatives

“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.]

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.

I am requesting [Representative's name] co-sponsor HR9672 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.

(for more information, contact Chris Dreisbach, React19 Legal Affairs Director: Christopher.Dreisbach@react19.org)

Phone Script 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 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.

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)