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Freedom from Mandates Act
1/31/2025, 1:42 PM
Summary of Bill HR 79
The bill is designed to counteract any Executive orders that mandate COVID-19 vaccination and prevent the Secretary of Labor from enforcing such mandates through a rule. This legislation appears to be in response to concerns about government overreach and individual rights in relation to COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 79 seeks to limit the government's ability to mandate COVID-19 vaccination and protect individuals from being forced to receive the vaccine against their will. It is important to note that this summary provides a factual overview of the bill without taking a stance on its implications or potential consequences.
Congressional Summary of HR 79
Freedom from Mandates Act
This bill nullifies certain executive orders regarding COVID-19 safety and prohibits the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services (HHS) from taking specified actions with respect to vaccination against COVID-19.
Specifically, the bill nullifies Executive Order 14042 (relating to ensuring adequate COVID-19 safety protocols for federal contractors) and Executive Order 14043 (requiring COVID-19 vaccination for federal employees).
Labor may not issue any rule requiring employers to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19 or requiring testing of employees who are unvaccinated.
HHS may not (1) require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19 or require testing of employees who are unvaccinated; or (2) otherwise penalize such a provider for failure to mandate such vaccination or require such testing.
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Current Status of Bill HR 79
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 79
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
8Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 79
Primary Policy Focus
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Comments
Nova Wagner
11 months ago
I can't believe this bill is trying to take away our protection against COVID-19! It's so important to follow the guidelines set by health experts to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. This bill could have serious consequences for public health and I'm worried about what it could mean for our community. #StaySafe #ProtectEachOther
