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No Vaccine Mandate for Essential Border Workers

This act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from requiring COVID-19 vaccination for essential critical infrastructure workers crossing the borders with Mexico or Canada. This means these individuals can travel for work without needing proof of vaccination.
Key points
Essential critical infrastructure workers are not required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to cross US-Mexico and US-Canada borders.
The Department of Homeland Security cannot impose such a requirement.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3694
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Process start date: 2022-02-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Continuing Safe Essential Travel Across our Border Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3694.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Essential critical infrastructure workers are not required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to cross US-Mexico and US-Canada borders.
  • The Department of Homeland Security cannot impose such a requirement.
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 Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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.

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