To authorize a study on the efficacy and potential negative impacts of masks to human health, and for other purposes.
USA117th CongressHR-1342| House
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Louie Gohmert
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (1)
Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the efficacy and adverse impacts of wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). This study must specifically address the effectiveness of masks in preventing COVID-19 compared to less restrictive measures; safety concerns with the types of masks commonly worn, including N-95 and medical masks; and the potential negative health impacts of wearing masks.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Health
AllergiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
To authorize a study on the efficacy and potential negative impacts of masks to human health, and for other purposes.
USA117th CongressHR-1342| House
| Updated: 4/28/2021
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the efficacy and adverse impacts of wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). This study must specifically address the effectiveness of masks in preventing COVID-19 compared to less restrictive measures; safety concerns with the types of masks commonly worn, including N-95 and medical masks; and the potential negative health impacts of wearing masks.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Louie Gohmert
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (1)
Health Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AllergiesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents