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Stop Vaccine Mandates Act

12/30/2022, 8:03 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5908

Bill 117 HR 5908, also known as the Stop Vaccine Mandates Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the federal government from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for individuals or businesses.

The bill states that no federal agency or official can require any individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, education, or access to services. It also prohibits any federal agency from requiring businesses to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for their employees.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to protect individuals from discrimination based on their vaccination status. It states that no individual can be denied employment, education, or services based on their vaccination status. Overall, the Stop Vaccine Mandates Act aims to protect individual freedoms and prevent the federal government from imposing vaccine mandates on the American people. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered both support and opposition from lawmakers.

Congressional Summary of HR 5908

Stop Vaccine Mandates Act

This bill rescinds the executive order titled Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors and the executive order titled Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees, both published on September 9, 2021. The bill provides that these executive orders shall have no force or effect.

Current Status of Bill HR 5908

Bill HR 5908 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 5, 2021. Bill HR 5908 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 5, 2021.  Bill HR 5908's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of November 5, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5908

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
82
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
82
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5908

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Public contracts and procurement
- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5908

Stop Vaccine Mandates Act
Stop Vaccine Mandates Act
To provide that Executive Orders 14042 and 14043 shall have no force or effect.

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