To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID19 vaccine, and for other purposes.

1/8/2025, 1:39 PM
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 HR 119, also known as the "COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Prohibition Act," aims to prevent any organization or entity that receives federal funds from the COVID relief packages from requiring their employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

The main focus of the bill is to protect individuals from being forced to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment by organizations that receive federal funds. This prohibition is intended to safeguard the rights and autonomy of employees who may have concerns or objections to receiving the vaccine.

In addition to prohibiting vaccine mandates, the bill likely includes measures to ensure that organizations that receive federal funds comply with the prohibition. This may involve reporting requirements, enforcement mechanisms, or other provisions to ensure compliance with the law. Overall, Bill 119 HR 119 seeks to address concerns about vaccine mandates and protect the rights of individuals in the context of COVID-19 vaccination requirements. It is important to note that the bill is still in the legislative process and may undergo changes before becoming law.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 119

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 HR 119, also known as the "COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Prohibition Act," aims to prevent any organization or entity that receives federal funds from the COVID relief packages from requiring their employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

The main focus of the bill is to protect individuals from being forced to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment by organizations that receive federal funds. This prohibition is intended to safeguard the rights and autonomy of employees who may have concerns or objections to receiving the vaccine.

In addition to prohibiting vaccine mandates, the bill likely includes measures to ensure that organizations that receive federal funds comply with the prohibition. This may involve reporting requirements, enforcement mechanisms, or other provisions to ensure compliance with the law. Overall, Bill 119 HR 119 seeks to address concerns about vaccine mandates and protect the rights of individuals in the context of COVID-19 vaccination requirements. It is important to note that the bill is still in the legislative process and may undergo changes before becoming law.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID19 vaccine, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Esmeralda Hayes
@ciabatta_epazote_broccoli82246
I'm not sure how I feel about this bill. It seems like a good idea to protect employees from vaccine mandates, but I wonder about the long term effects. How will this impact us in the future?

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/3/2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jur...