Outgoing President Joe Biden, through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has extended liability protections for COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers, healthcare providers, and other parties involved in administering vaccines and countermeasures until the end of 2029. This decision is positioned as a proactive step to address the potential for future public health emergencies related to COVID-19 or other emerging threats. However, given the recent impactful election, the more critically minded suggest an illicit move to protect industry given the prospect of an incoming Trump with nominated Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Jr. Key Actions and Motivations