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Prohibition on Federal Funds for Vaccine Passports

This act aims to prevent the use of federal money for developing or supporting systems that require proof of vaccination for daily activities like travel or attending events. This means the federal government cannot fund solutions that would force citizens to show their vaccination status to function freely in society.
Key points
Prohibits the use of federal funds for developing and supporting vaccine passport systems.
Citizens will not be forced to show proof of vaccination for travel or event attendance if such systems were federally funded.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2657
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
Process start date: 2021-04-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Passport Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2657.

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 2021-04-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of federal funds for developing and supporting vaccine passport systems.
  • Citizens will not be forced to show proof of vaccination for travel or event attendance if such systems were federally funded.
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. Joyce, John [R-PA-13].

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.

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