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GRACE Act

USA119th CongressS-5128| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to prevent the distribution of federal education funds to educational institutions and agencies that enforce vaccination requirements without providing a clear pathway for religious exemptions. It broadly defines "educational institution or agency" to include elementary schools, secondary schools, local educational agencies, and state educational agencies, encompassing a wide range of educational entities. A central provision mandates that an exemption must be granted if an individual, or their parent or guardian, asserts that receiving a vaccination would violate a sincerely held religious belief . Crucially, the bill specifies that no documentation or other information can be required to substantiate this religious assertion, thereby simplifying the process for individuals seeking such exemptions. The term "vaccination requirement" covers any mandate for enrollment, attendance, participation in activities, or employment at these institutions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1088
GRACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1223
GRACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3714
GRACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4636
GRACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1135
GRACE Act
Mar 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1825
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1088
    GRACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1223
    GRACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3714
    GRACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4636
    GRACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1135
    GRACE Act


  • March 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1825
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

GRACE Act

USA119th CongressS-5128| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
This bill aims to prevent the distribution of federal education funds to educational institutions and agencies that enforce vaccination requirements without providing a clear pathway for religious exemptions. It broadly defines "educational institution or agency" to include elementary schools, secondary schools, local educational agencies, and state educational agencies, encompassing a wide range of educational entities. A central provision mandates that an exemption must be granted if an individual, or their parent or guardian, asserts that receiving a vaccination would violate a sincerely held religious belief . Crucially, the bill specifies that no documentation or other information can be required to substantiate this religious assertion, thereby simplifying the process for individuals seeking such exemptions. The term "vaccination requirement" covers any mandate for enrollment, attendance, participation in activities, or employment at these institutions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1088
GRACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1223
GRACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3714
GRACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4636
GRACE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1135
GRACE Act
Mar 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1825
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1088
    GRACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1223
    GRACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3714
    GRACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4636
    GRACE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1135
    GRACE Act


  • March 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1825
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted