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H.R. 1342 (117th)

To authorize a study on the efficacy and potential negative impacts of masks to human health, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

25 February 2021

Last action

28 April 2021 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Sponsors

Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 January 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the efficacy and adverse impacts of wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). This study must specifically address the effectiveness of masks in preventing COVID-19 compared to less restrictive measures; safety concerns with the types of masks commonly worn, including N-95 and medical masks; and the potential negative health impacts of wearing masks.

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Timeline

  1. 25 February 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 February 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 April 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

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