Freedom from Mandates Act

This bill, titled the "Freedom from Mandates Act," seeks to eliminate several federal COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements. It specifically targets and nullifies Executive Order 14042 , which mandated COVID-19 safety protocols for federal contractors, and Executive Order 14043 , which required COVID-19 vaccination for federal employees, rendering both without force or effect. Additionally, the legislation prohibits the Secretary of Labor from issuing any new rules that would compel employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccination or testing for their unvaccinated employees. It also restricts the Secretary of Health and Human Services from requiring healthcare providers participating in Medicare or Medicaid programs to mandate employee COVID-19 vaccination or testing, ensuring no penalties are imposed for non-compliance with such mandates.