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Federal Mask Mandate Limitations Act

USA117th CongressHR-8408| House 
| Updated: 7/19/2022
Jake Ellzey

Jake Ellzey

Republican Representative

Texas

Committees (9)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee• Rules Committee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Aviation Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Mask Mandate Limitations Act This bill requires prior congressional approval of any executive agency mandate that requires wearing masks or face coverings on commercial aircraft, trains, vessels, and public transportation. Before such a mandate may take effect, an agency must publish in the Federal Register and provide Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) with scientific data, cost-benefit and economic impact analyses, and other information about the mandate's rationale. The GAO must, within 15 days, provide a report to Congress that assesses (1) the agency's compliance with the bill's provisions, and (2) the effect of the mask mandate on private-sector activity. Generally, the mandate shall not go into effect unless Congress approves it through a joint resolution; the bill sets procedures for the consideration of the joint resolution. However, the mandate may temporarily go into effect without congressional approval if the President determines the mandate is necessary to address (1) imminent health or safety threats or other emergencies, (2) the enforcement of criminal laws, or (3) national security.
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Jul 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Jul 18, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce, and Rules, 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.
Jul 19, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 19, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jul 19, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jul 19, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • July 18, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 18, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • July 18, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce, and Rules, 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.


  • July 19, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • July 19, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • July 19, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • July 19, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8588: Fair Care Act of 2022

Federal Mask Mandate Limitations Act

USA117th CongressHR-8408| House 
| Updated: 7/19/2022
Federal Mask Mandate Limitations Act This bill requires prior congressional approval of any executive agency mandate that requires wearing masks or face coverings on commercial aircraft, trains, vessels, and public transportation. Before such a mandate may take effect, an agency must publish in the Federal Register and provide Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) with scientific data, cost-benefit and economic impact analyses, and other information about the mandate's rationale. The GAO must, within 15 days, provide a report to Congress that assesses (1) the agency's compliance with the bill's provisions, and (2) the effect of the mask mandate on private-sector activity. Generally, the mandate shall not go into effect unless Congress approves it through a joint resolution; the bill sets procedures for the consideration of the joint resolution. However, the mandate may temporarily go into effect without congressional approval if the President determines the mandate is necessary to address (1) imminent health or safety threats or other emergencies, (2) the enforcement of criminal laws, or (3) national security.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Jul 18, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce, and Rules, 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.
Jul 19, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 19, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jul 19, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jul 19, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • July 18, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 18, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • July 18, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce, and Rules, 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.


  • July 19, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • July 19, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • July 19, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • July 19, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jake Ellzey

Jake Ellzey

Republican Representative

Texas

Committees (9)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee• Rules Committee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Aviation Subcommittee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8588: Fair Care Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted