Freedom to Breathe Act

3/13/2024, 6:01 PM

Freedom to Breathe Act

This bill prohibits the imposition of mask mandates on airplanes, public transit, or schools through December 31, 2024.

Bill 118 s 2738, also known as the Freedom to Breathe Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the rights of individuals to breathe clean air and to ensure that they are not subjected to harmful pollutants in their environment.

The bill includes provisions that aim to strengthen air quality standards and regulations, as well as to increase funding for programs that monitor and enforce these standards. It also seeks to promote the use of clean energy sources and technologies in order to reduce air pollution and improve public health.

Additionally, the Freedom to Breathe Act includes measures to address environmental justice issues, such as ensuring that low-income and minority communities are not disproportionately affected by pollution. The bill also includes provisions to support research and innovation in clean air technologies, as well as to provide assistance to communities that are struggling with air quality issues. Overall, the Freedom to Breathe Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to protect the health and well-being of all Americans by ensuring that they have the right to breathe clean air. It addresses a wide range of issues related to air quality and pollution, and aims to create a healthier and more sustainable environment for future generations.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2738

Introduced on
2023-09-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/7/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Freedom to Breathe Act

This bill prohibits the imposition of mask mandates on airplanes, public transit, or schools through December 31, 2024.

Bill 118 s 2738, also known as the Freedom to Breathe Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the rights of individuals to breathe clean air and to ensure that they are not subjected to harmful pollutants in their environment.

The bill includes provisions that aim to strengthen air quality standards and regulations, as well as to increase funding for programs that monitor and enforce these standards. It also seeks to promote the use of clean energy sources and technologies in order to reduce air pollution and improve public health.

Additionally, the Freedom to Breathe Act includes measures to address environmental justice issues, such as ensuring that low-income and minority communities are not disproportionately affected by pollution. The bill also includes provisions to support research and innovation in clean air technologies, as well as to provide assistance to communities that are struggling with air quality issues. Overall, the Freedom to Breathe Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to protect the health and well-being of all Americans by ensuring that they have the right to breathe clean air. It addresses a wide range of issues related to air quality and pollution, and aims to create a healthier and more sustainable environment for future generations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit through December 31, 2024, the imposition of a mask mandate on passengers of air carriers or public transit and in educational settings within the United States, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Health

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Latest Summary12/10/2024

Freedom to Breathe Act

This bill prohibits the imposition of mask mandates on airplanes, public transit, or schools through December 31, 2024.


Latest Action9/7/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.