Prohibiting Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Interstate Travel.
This Act aims to prevent federal authorities, including the Surgeon General and the Department of Health, from mandating COVID-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for interstate travel. This means citizens cannot be denied transportation services (e.g., train, plane, bus) solely due to their COVID-19 vaccination status. The change ensures that vaccination status will not be an obstacle to free movement across the country.
Key points
Federal authorities (including the Surgeon General) are prohibited from mandating COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for interstate travel.
Interstate common carriers (rail, air, motor, water) cannot deny service to passengers based solely on their COVID-19 vaccination status.
The Act only applies to interstate travel; regulations concerning travel within a single state remain unaffected.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_899
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2023-03-21