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Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Entities Receiving Federal Relief Funds

This bill aims to prevent entities that received federal COVID-19 relief funds from requiring their employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine. If an entity violates this rule, it must return all received funds. This impacts employee choice regarding vaccination in workplaces that benefited from federal aid.
Key points
Entities receiving federal COVID-19 relief funds cannot mandate employee vaccination.
Violation of this rule requires the entity to return all received federal funds.
This applies to funds from acts like the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Print number: 118_HR_117
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_117.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Entities receiving federal COVID-19 relief funds cannot mandate employee vaccination.
  • Violation of this rule requires the entity to return all received federal funds.
  • This applies to funds from acts like the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act.
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. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

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 2025-12-24.

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