House Democrats introduce resolution calling for ‘Marshall Plan’ for vaccines

Rep. Jake Auchincloss (Mass.) and 21 other House Democrats are introducing a resolution calling on the U.S. to develop a “Marshall Plan” to boost global COVID-19 vaccinations.

“Whereas just as the Marshall Plan aided in Europe’s recovery from the devastation of World War II, the commitment of United States vaccine resources can save countless lives and contribute to the recovery of global economies by leading a global vaccination initiative to beat back the pandemic and build response capacity for the future,” it states.

The resolution calls on the U.S. to increase funding for the full vaccine supply chain to help produce more doses.

The need for more doses around the world has been highlighted in particular as wealthy countries such as the U.S. start to discuss giving third doses, while many people globally are still waiting for their first.