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America Reopens Act

USA117th CongressHR-7423| House 
| Updated: 4/7/2022
Carlos A. Gimenez

Carlos A. Gimenez

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)
Committees (9)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Aviation Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
America Reopens Act This bill restricts the implementation and enforcement of various COVID-19 response measures in transportation, education, and other areas. Specifically, the bill prohibits any federal agency or federally funded entity from requiring that U.S. citizens or permanent residents wear face coverings or show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or testing when using public conveyances (e.g., planes or trains) or transportation hubs when traveling domestically or returning from foreign countries. Further, Canadian and Mexican nationals may enter the United States for business through land ports of entry without regard to their COVID-19 vaccination status. The bill also restricts federal funding of public institutions of higher education unless the institution (1) makes in-person instruction available to all students; and (2) allows students to opt out of COVID-19 requirements concerning vaccination, testing, and face covering. This restriction does not apply to distance education programs offered for reasons unrelated to COVID-19 or certain health-related educational programs. Additionally, the Department of Education must provide grants to parents for certain educational expenses, such as tuition at a private school, if their child lacks access to in-person instruction at a public elementary or secondary school due to COVID-19. The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce a system or plan for verifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status, such as vaccine passports.
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Apr 6, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and 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.
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • April 6, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and 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.


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Health

Border security and unlawful immigrationCanadaCardiovascular and respiratory healthEducational facilities and institutionsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesLatin AmericaMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMexicoMotor carriersPublic transitStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curriculaTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTravel and tourism

America Reopens Act

USA117th CongressHR-7423| House 
| Updated: 4/7/2022
America Reopens Act This bill restricts the implementation and enforcement of various COVID-19 response measures in transportation, education, and other areas. Specifically, the bill prohibits any federal agency or federally funded entity from requiring that U.S. citizens or permanent residents wear face coverings or show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or testing when using public conveyances (e.g., planes or trains) or transportation hubs when traveling domestically or returning from foreign countries. Further, Canadian and Mexican nationals may enter the United States for business through land ports of entry without regard to their COVID-19 vaccination status. The bill also restricts federal funding of public institutions of higher education unless the institution (1) makes in-person instruction available to all students; and (2) allows students to opt out of COVID-19 requirements concerning vaccination, testing, and face covering. This restriction does not apply to distance education programs offered for reasons unrelated to COVID-19 or certain health-related educational programs. Additionally, the Department of Education must provide grants to parents for certain educational expenses, such as tuition at a private school, if their child lacks access to in-person instruction at a public elementary or secondary school due to COVID-19. The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce a system or plan for verifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status, such as vaccine passports.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and 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.
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • April 6, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and 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.


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Carlos A. Gimenez

Carlos A. Gimenez

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)
Committees (9)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Aviation Subcommittee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCanadaCardiovascular and respiratory healthEducational facilities and institutionsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesLatin AmericaMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMexicoMotor carriersPublic transitStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curriculaTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTravel and tourism