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To prohibit the Department of Transportation and other agencies from promulgating rules requiring a person to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to engage in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-5418| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2021
Dan Crenshaw

Dan Crenshaw

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)
Committees (9)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Aviation Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill prohibits certain departments and agencies from promulgating any rule to require a a person to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to engage in interstate commerce. The prohibition applies to The Department of Transportation, Amtrak, The Surface Transportation Board, The Transportation Security Administration, The National Transportation Safety Board, The Federal Maritime Commission, and The Department of Commerce. The bill also limits the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services to mandate vaccination against COVID-19 as a prerequisite for engaging in interstate commerce or travel.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, 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.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • September 29, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, 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.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-2895: Prevent Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates for Interstate Commerce Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthDepartment of CommerceDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of TransportationEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal Maritime CommissionFederal preemptionImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMarine and inland water transportationMotor carriersNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)RailroadsState and local government operationsSurface Transportation BoardTrade restrictionsTransportation safety and security

To prohibit the Department of Transportation and other agencies from promulgating rules requiring a person to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to engage in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-5418| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2021
This bill prohibits certain departments and agencies from promulgating any rule to require a a person to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to engage in interstate commerce. The prohibition applies to The Department of Transportation, Amtrak, The Surface Transportation Board, The Transportation Security Administration, The National Transportation Safety Board, The Federal Maritime Commission, and The Department of Commerce. The bill also limits the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services to mandate vaccination against COVID-19 as a prerequisite for engaging in interstate commerce or travel.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, 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.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sep 30, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • September 29, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, 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.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • September 30, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Dan Crenshaw

Dan Crenshaw

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)
Committees (9)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Aviation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-2895: Prevent Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates for Interstate Commerce Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthDepartment of CommerceDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of TransportationEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal Maritime CommissionFederal preemptionImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMarine and inland water transportationMotor carriersNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)RailroadsState and local government operationsSurface Transportation BoardTrade restrictionsTransportation safety and security