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To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-119| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to prevent entities that have received federal funding from various COVID relief packages from imposing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on their employees. It explicitly states that any organization benefiting from these specified federal funds cannot require its workforce to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a clear consequence for non-compliance: any entity found in violation of this prohibition will be required to return all federal funds received from the designated COVID relief packages to the Federal Government. The bill precisely defines "COVID relief package" to include significant legislation such as the CARES Act , the Families First Coronavirus Response Act , and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 , among others.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5106
To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-117
To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5106
    To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-117
    To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Health

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmployment discrimination and employee rightsImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseases

To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-119| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
This bill aims to prevent entities that have received federal funding from various COVID relief packages from imposing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on their employees. It explicitly states that any organization benefiting from these specified federal funds cannot require its workforce to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a clear consequence for non-compliance: any entity found in violation of this prohibition will be required to return all federal funds received from the designated COVID relief packages to the Federal Government. The bill precisely defines "COVID relief package" to include significant legislation such as the CARES Act , the Families First Coronavirus Response Act , and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 , among others.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5106
To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-117
To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5106
    To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-117
    To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmployment discrimination and employee rightsImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseases