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Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Border Patrol and ICE Officers

This bill aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for administering COVID-19 vaccines to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and certain Department of the Interior personnel. It means these groups cannot be required to receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment, impacting their employment rights and personal health choices.
Key points
No mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
No mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for certain Department of the Interior and Drug Enforcement Agency employees involved in border barrier activities.
Federal funds cannot be used to administer COVID-19 vaccines to these specified groups.
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Print number: 117_HR_6275
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2021-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or certain Department of the Interior officers and employees or require that such officers and employees receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6275.

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 2021-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • No mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
  • No mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for certain Department of the Interior and Drug Enforcement Agency employees involved in border barrier activities.
  • Federal funds cannot be used to administer COVID-19 vaccines to these specified groups.
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. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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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