No OSHA Authority to Mandate Vaccines Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T22:03:49Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7127 No OSHA Authority to Mandate Vaccines Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 10:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7127

Bill 117 HR 7127, also known as the No OSHA Authority to Mandate Vaccines Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to prevent the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from mandating vaccines for employees in the workplace.

If passed, this bill would prohibit OSHA from requiring employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for their employees as a condition of employment. The bill argues that mandating vaccines infringes on individual freedoms and rights, and that decisions about vaccination should be left up to individual employees and their healthcare providers.

Supporters of the bill argue that mandating vaccines could lead to discrimination against employees who choose not to get vaccinated, and that it is not OSHA's role to dictate medical decisions to employers and employees. Critics of the bill, however, argue that mandating vaccines is necessary to protect public health and prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the workplace. Overall, the No OSHA Authority to Mandate Vaccines Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about individual rights, public health, and the role of government in regulating workplace safety. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.

Congressional Summary of HR 7127

No OSHA Authority to Mandate Vaccines Act

This bill specifies that the Department of Labor may not, under its authority to regulate workplace safety and health, require the administration of any drug, vaccine, or other biological product to an employee.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7127

Bill HR 7127 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2022. Bill HR 7127 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2022. Bill HR 7127's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of March 17, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7127

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Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7127

No OSHA Authority to Mandate Vaccines ActNo OSHA Authority to Mandate Vaccines ActTo amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act to prohibit the Secretary from enforcing any drug or vaccine mandate, and for other purposes.

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