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End of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: New Rules for Workers and Businesses

This bill aims to abolish mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for federal employees and government contractors. It means employers cannot require vaccinations or testing for unvaccinated employees, impacting citizens' freedom of choice regarding health and employment.
Key points
Abolishes mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for federal employees and government contractors.
Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from issuing rules mandating employer-required vaccinations or testing for COVID-19.
Prevents Medicare and Medicaid programs from requiring vaccination mandates for healthcare providers, protecting them from penalties.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_79
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Freedom from Mandates Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_79.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Abolishes mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for federal employees and government contractors.
  • Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from issuing rules mandating employer-required vaccinations or testing for COVID-19.
  • Prevents Medicare and Medicaid programs from requiring vaccination mandates for healthcare providers, protecting them from penalties.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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