Prevent Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates for Interstate Commerce Act
USA117th CongressS-2895| Senate
| Updated: 9/29/2021
Rick Scott
Republican Senator
Florida
Cosponsors (4)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Prevent Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates for Interstate Commerce Act 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 or travel. 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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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6783-6784)
Transportation and Public Works
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
Prevent Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates for Interstate Commerce Act
USA117th CongressS-2895| Senate
| Updated: 9/29/2021
Prevent Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates for Interstate Commerce Act 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 or travel. 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
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6783-6784)
Rick Scott
Republican Senator
Florida
Cosponsors (4)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transportation and Public Works
- 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