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End of Mask Mandate on Public Transport

This act aims to revoke the federal requirement for wearing masks on public conveyances and at transportation hubs. This means citizens will no longer be legally obligated to cover their faces on trains, buses, planes, or at airports, impacting their daily travel.
Key points
Elimination of the mask mandate on planes, trains, buses, and at transportation hubs.
Traveling without masks will become the norm, potentially affecting passenger comfort and sense of security.
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Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_72
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9]
Process start date: 2022-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_72.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Elimination of the mask mandate on planes, trains, buses, and at transportation hubs.
  • Traveling without masks will become the norm, potentially affecting passenger comfort and sense of security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Transport Health