To terminate the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for aliens, and for other purposes.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

This bill nullifies requirements for a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of receiving certain immigration benefits (e.g., receiving a visa or obtaining lawful permanent resident status). Specifically, this bill nullifies such requirements imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Homeland Security.

Bill 118 hr 4726, titled "To terminate the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for aliens, and for other purposes," aims to eliminate the requirement for non-citizens to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes, which are not specified in the title.

The bill is currently being considered in the US Congress and has sparked debate among lawmakers. Supporters argue that the vaccination requirement for aliens is unnecessary and infringes on individual rights. They believe that non-citizens should not be mandated to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Opponents of the bill argue that eliminating the vaccination requirement for aliens could pose a public health risk. They believe that all individuals, regardless of citizenship status, should be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to prevent the spread of the virus. Overall, Bill 118 hr 4726 is a controversial piece of legislation that addresses the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for non-citizens. The outcome of the bill remains uncertain as lawmakers continue to debate its implications.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4726

Introduced on
2023-07-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/19/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This bill nullifies requirements for a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of receiving certain immigration benefits (e.g., receiving a visa or obtaining lawful permanent resident status). Specifically, this bill nullifies such requirements imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Homeland Security.

Bill 118 hr 4726, titled "To terminate the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for aliens, and for other purposes," aims to eliminate the requirement for non-citizens to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes, which are not specified in the title.

The bill is currently being considered in the US Congress and has sparked debate among lawmakers. Supporters argue that the vaccination requirement for aliens is unnecessary and infringes on individual rights. They believe that non-citizens should not be mandated to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Opponents of the bill argue that eliminating the vaccination requirement for aliens could pose a public health risk. They believe that all individuals, regardless of citizenship status, should be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to prevent the spread of the virus. Overall, Bill 118 hr 4726 is a controversial piece of legislation that addresses the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for non-citizens. The outcome of the bill remains uncertain as lawmakers continue to debate its implications.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo terminate the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for aliens, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Immigration

Potential Impact
Immigration status and procedures
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Visas and passports

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/21/2024

This bill nullifies requirements for a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of receiving certain immigration benefits (e.g., receiving a visa or obtaining lawful permanent resident status...


Latest Action7/21/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.