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Exempting Essential Workers from Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates.

This bill aims to exempt workers deemed essential during the COVID-19 pandemic from federal vaccine mandates. This applies to employees of the federal government, federal contractors, and entities receiving federal funds. It means these individuals would not be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine to maintain their employment or provide services.
Key points
Workers identified as essential during the COVID-19 pandemic would be exempt from vaccine requirements.
The exemption applies to federal government employees, federal contractors, and entities receiving federal funding.
The bill seeks to protect the jobs of those who were on the front lines during the pandemic.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5860
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Process start date: 2021-11-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Keeping Our COVID–19 Heroes Employed Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5860.

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 2021-11-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Workers identified as essential during the COVID-19 pandemic would be exempt from vaccine requirements.
  • The exemption applies to federal government employees, federal contractors, and entities receiving federal funding.
  • The bill seeks to protect the jobs of those who were on the front lines during the pandemic.
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. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2].

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 2025-12-28.

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