Protecting Guides and Outfitters from Coronavirus Vaccine Mandates in the Great Outdoors Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T03:34:01Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3402 Protecting Guides and Outfitters from Coronavirus Vaccine Mandates in the Great Outdoors Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 3:34 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3402

Protecting Guides and Outfitters from Coronavirus Vaccine Mandates in the Great Outdoors Act

This bill prohibits the denying of certain permit applications for activities on federal lands and waters for reasons based on the coronavirus vaccination status of applicants or their employees.

Specifically, the Department of the Interior shall not deny based on vaccination status (1) a commercial use authorization to provide services to visitors to National Park System units, or (2) a special recreation permit for specialized recreation uses of federal recreational lands and waters.

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Current Status of Bill S 3402

Bill S 3402 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 15, 2021. Bill S 3402 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 15, 2021. Bill S 3402's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of December 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3402

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3402

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Disability and health-based discrimination

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Immunology and vaccination

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Licensing and registrations

- Outdoor recreation

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3402

Protecting Guides and Outfitters from Coronavirus Vaccine Mandates in the Great Outdoors Act

A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to prohibit medical discrimination relating to applications for commercial use authorizations and special recreation permits, and to clarify the status of the holders of commercial use authorizations and special recreation permits, and for other purposes.