On November 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the use of COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11 following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recommendation.
On October 27, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act (H.R. 5661), which would extend key pandemic-related flexibilities in federal foster youth programs.
On October 20, the U.S. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (HVAC) Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) held a hearing on pending legislation including the bipartisan Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach (CVSO) Act (H.R. 4601).
On October 21, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the use of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots following a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP).