Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs".

Bill 117 HJRes 81, also known as the "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to 'Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs'", is a piece of legislation that aims to challenge a rule proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding COVID-19 mitigation measures in Head Start programs.

The rule in question mandates vaccine and mask requirements in Head Start programs as a means to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. However, some members of Congress believe that this rule oversteps federal authority and infringes on individual freedoms. As a result, Bill 117 HJRes 81 seeks to disapprove of this rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that the rule is necessary to protect the health and safety of children and staff in Head Start programs, while opponents argue that it violates personal liberties and should not be enforced at the federal level. Overall, Bill 117 HJRes 81 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate surrounding COVID-19 mitigation measures and the balance between public health and individual rights.