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To prohibit the Department of Transportation and other agencies from promulgating rules requiring a person to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to engage in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
12/31/2022, 5:36 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5418
Bill 117 hr 5418, also known as the "Interstate Commerce Protection Act," aims to prevent the Department of Transportation and other agencies from implementing rules that would mandate individuals to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to participate in interstate commerce. The bill seeks to protect individuals' rights to engage in commerce without being required to disclose their vaccination status.
The legislation is designed to ensure that individuals are not discriminated against based on their vaccination status when traveling or conducting business across state lines. Proponents of the bill argue that such mandates could infringe upon individuals' personal freedoms and privacy rights.
If passed, the bill would prohibit federal agencies from issuing regulations that would require individuals to provide proof of vaccination in order to access transportation services or engage in interstate commerce. The bill also includes provisions to prevent state and local governments from implementing similar requirements. Overall, the Interstate Commerce Protection Act aims to safeguard individuals' rights to engage in commerce without facing discrimination based on their vaccination status. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered support from those who believe in protecting individual freedoms and privacy rights.
The legislation is designed to ensure that individuals are not discriminated against based on their vaccination status when traveling or conducting business across state lines. Proponents of the bill argue that such mandates could infringe upon individuals' personal freedoms and privacy rights.
If passed, the bill would prohibit federal agencies from issuing regulations that would require individuals to provide proof of vaccination in order to access transportation services or engage in interstate commerce. The bill also includes provisions to prevent state and local governments from implementing similar requirements. Overall, the Interstate Commerce Protection Act aims to safeguard individuals' rights to engage in commerce without facing discrimination based on their vaccination status. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered support from those who believe in protecting individual freedoms and privacy rights.
Congressional Summary of HR 5418
This bill prohibits certain departments and agencies from promulgating any rule to require a a person to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to engage in interstate commerce. The prohibition applies to
- The Department of Transportation,
- Amtrak,
- The Surface Transportation Board,
- The Transportation Security Administration,
- The National Transportation Safety Board,
- The Federal Maritime Commission, and
- The Department of Commerce.
The bill also limits the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services to mandate vaccination against COVID-19 as a prerequisite for engaging in interstate commerce or travel.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5418
Bill HR 5418 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2021. Bill HR 5418 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 29, 2021. Bill HR 5418's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. as of September 30, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5418
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5418
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Aviation and airports
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Transportation
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Federal Maritime Commission
- Federal preemption
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Motor carriers
- National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
- Railroads
- State and local government operations
- Surface Transportation Board
- Trade restrictions
- Transportation safety and security
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5418
To prohibit the Department of Transportation and other agencies from promulgating rules requiring a person to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to engage in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the Department of Transportation and other agencies from promulgating rules requiring a person to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to engage in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5418
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