This legislative proposal seeks to prevent institutions of higher education from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for their students or staff. The central provision of the bill states that no Federal funds will be provided to any institution that requires a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment, employment, or for receiving any benefit, service, or contract. By linking federal funding to the absence of such mandates, the bill aims to ensure that higher education institutions do not enforce COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The legislation also includes a definition for "institution of higher education" by referencing existing federal law, clarifying the scope of entities affected by this prohibition.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Education
No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act
USA119th CongressHR-3044| House
| Updated: 4/28/2025
This legislative proposal seeks to prevent institutions of higher education from implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for their students or staff. The central provision of the bill states that no Federal funds will be provided to any institution that requires a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment, employment, or for receiving any benefit, service, or contract. By linking federal funding to the absence of such mandates, the bill aims to ensure that higher education institutions do not enforce COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The legislation also includes a definition for "institution of higher education" by referencing existing federal law, clarifying the scope of entities affected by this prohibition.