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Bill Requires Informed Consent for Vaccinations in the US

This bill aims to prohibit the federal government from requiring vaccinations without written consent after understanding risks and consulting a doctor. It also mandates voluntary written consent for every vaccine dose given in the US, protecting your right to decide about your health.
Key points
Federal government cannot require citizens or federal employees to be vaccinated without their informed consent.
You must receive written information on vaccine risks and consult a doctor before any federal vaccination requirement applies.
Voluntary written consent is required for every vaccine dose administered in the US, for both approved and emergency use vaccines.
The bill seeks to protect your right to make personal health decisions regarding vaccination.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5092
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Process start date: 2021-08-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the Federal Government from requiring any citizen to be vaccinated, including Federal agencies from requiring its employees to take any vaccination, without the citizen being fully advised in writing of all known potential risks from the vaccine and consultation with a physician followed by the voluntary informed consent of the citizen, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5092.

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 2021-08-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal government cannot require citizens or federal employees to be vaccinated without their informed consent.
  • You must receive written information on vaccine risks and consult a doctor before any federal vaccination requirement applies.
  • Voluntary written consent is required for every vaccine dose administered in the US, for both approved and emergency use vaccines.
  • The bill seeks to protect your right to make personal health decisions regarding vaccination.
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. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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

Health Courts and Law Labor