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House Speeds Up Vote on Border Health Rules

This document is a step in the House of Representatives to speed up the vote on a bill about COVID-19 health rules at the borders. If the bill passes, current health precautions at border crossings would be required to stay in place until the pandemic ends.
Key points
The House is speeding up the process to vote on border health regulations.
The proposed bill, if passed, would keep COVID-19 precautions at borders until the pandemic ends.
This could mean current rules affecting travel and entry related to the pandemic would continue.
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Additional Information
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID-19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Print number: HRES 216
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2021-03-10
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about House Speeds Up Vote on Border Health Rules

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 216.

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 2021-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The House is speeding up the process to vote on border health regulations.
  • The proposed bill, if passed, would keep COVID-19 precautions at borders until the pandemic ends.
  • This could mean current rules affecting travel and entry related to the pandemic would continue.

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. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

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

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 216

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