To terminate the requirement imposed by the Secretary of Homeland Security for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.

1/3/2024, 9:15 PM

This bill nullifies a requirement for certain foreign travelers to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before being admitted into the United States.

Specifically, this bill nullifies a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rule that imposed this requirement for each traveler who is neither a U.S. national nor a lawful permanent resident arriving at land port of entry or ferry on the U.S.-Canada border. The bill also nullifies another CBP rule that applied this restriction to the U.S.-Mexico border.

The bill also nullifies any subsequent decision by CBP or the Department of Homeland Security that imposes such a requirement.

Bill 118 hr 3094, titled "To terminate the requirement imposed by the Secretary of Homeland Security for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes," aims to eliminate the mandate set by the Secretary of Homeland Security that requires foreign travelers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination before entering the United States.

The bill seeks to revoke this requirement in order to ease travel restrictions and promote international tourism. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these purposes are not provided in the summary.

Overall, the main focus of Bill 118 hr 3094 is to remove the COVID-19 vaccination proof requirement for foreign travelers entering the United States, with the goal of facilitating travel and boosting the tourism industry.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3094

Introduced on
2023-05-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/5/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill nullifies a requirement for certain foreign travelers to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before being admitted into the United States.

Specifically, this bill nullifies a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rule that imposed this requirement for each traveler who is neither a U.S. national nor a lawful permanent resident arriving at land port of entry or ferry on the U.S.-Canada border. The bill also nullifies another CBP rule that applied this restriction to the U.S.-Mexico border.

The bill also nullifies any subsequent decision by CBP or the Department of Homeland Security that imposes such a requirement.

Bill 118 hr 3094, titled "To terminate the requirement imposed by the Secretary of Homeland Security for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes," aims to eliminate the mandate set by the Secretary of Homeland Security that requires foreign travelers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination before entering the United States.

The bill seeks to revoke this requirement in order to ease travel restrictions and promote international tourism. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these purposes are not provided in the summary.

Overall, the main focus of Bill 118 hr 3094 is to remove the COVID-19 vaccination proof requirement for foreign travelers entering the United States, with the goal of facilitating travel and boosting the tourism industry.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo terminate the requirement imposed by the Secretary of Homeland Security for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Immigration

Potential Impact
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Health information and medical records
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Travel and tourism
World health

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Latest Summary1/18/2024

This bill nullifies a requirement for certain foreign travelers to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before being admitted into the United States.

Specifically, this bill nullifies a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (...


Latest Action5/5/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.