Freedom from Mandates Act

Hozzl · 2025-01-31T13:42:42Z

Explore the details of House Bill 79 Freedom from Mandates Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/31/2025, 1:42 PM

Summary of Bill HR 79

Bill 119 HR 79 aims to nullify specific Executive orders related to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and prevent the Secretary of Labor from implementing a rule that would require COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes not specified in the summary.

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

Bill HR 79 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 79 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 79's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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. as of January 3, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 79

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 79

To nullify certain Executive orders regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a rule mandating vaccination against COVID-19, and for other purposes.To nullify certain Executive orders regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a rule mandating vaccination against COVID-19, and for other purposes.

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