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LOCAL HEALTH Act

USA117th CongressHR-5898| House 
| Updated: 11/8/2021
Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (13)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Let Our Cities And Local businesses Help Employees Achieve Long-Term Health Act or the LOCAL HEALTH Act This bill authorizes private businesses and local governments and agencies to require the use of face masks and take other measures aligned with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, provided that the required measures accommodate individuals with disabilities and include exemptions for sincerely held religious beliefs. The bill also (1) prohibits a state from establishing or enforcing a law that restricts an authorized measure, and (2) provides immunity to private businesses and local government entities from federal or state claims arising from an authorized measure unless the claim involves negligent behavior or willful misconduct.
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Timeline
Nov 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 5, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • November 5, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 5, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal preemptionHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsState and local government operationsWorker safety and health

LOCAL HEALTH Act

USA117th CongressHR-5898| House 
| Updated: 11/8/2021
Let Our Cities And Local businesses Help Employees Achieve Long-Term Health Act or the LOCAL HEALTH Act This bill authorizes private businesses and local governments and agencies to require the use of face masks and take other measures aligned with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, provided that the required measures accommodate individuals with disabilities and include exemptions for sincerely held religious beliefs. The bill also (1) prohibits a state from establishing or enforcing a law that restricts an authorized measure, and (2) provides immunity to private businesses and local government entities from federal or state claims arising from an authorized measure unless the claim involves negligent behavior or willful misconduct.
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Timeline
Nov 5, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 5, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • November 5, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 5, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (13)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal preemptionHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsState and local government operationsWorker safety and health