To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce mandates that require individuals to wear face coverings or receive vaccinations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The bill provides for an exception that applies in health care settings.

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Timeline

1. 25 January 2021

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 January 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 January 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 February 2021

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 25 January 2021 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 January 2021

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 January 2021

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 January 2021

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Sponsors

• Andy Biggs · R · Sponsor
• Jeff Duncan · R · Sponsor
• Madison Cawthorn · R · Sponsor
• Chip Roy · R · Sponsor
• Mary Miller · R · Cosponsor
• Matt Gaetz · R · Cosponsor
• Scott Perry · R · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

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