Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and other Republican senators introduced legislation on March 11 to help people who suffered adverse reactions from COVID-19 vaccines. “The federal government has encouraged all Americans to receive the COVID-19 vaccines. While these vaccines have been miraculous and have helped save innumerable lives, there are always some who experience adverse reactions,” Lee said in a statement. A summary of the measure (pdf) provided by his office states that the “existing framework” in place to seek relief regarding adverse effects of the vaccines has left several people unable to do so. “Unfortunately, the thousands of patients who have sought relief for adverse effects of the COVID-19 vaccines have not received compensation under the existing framework,” the summary reads. Lee said, “My Countermeasure Injury Compensation Amendment Act will help build trust in future medical treatments and to make sure those who were harmed are properly compensated.” The measure, which …