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Blocking Joseph Robinette Biden’s Overreaching Vaccine Mandates Act

12/31/2022, 5:36 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5450

Bill 117 HR 5450, also known as the Blocking Joseph Robinette Biden's Overreaching Vaccine Mandates Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to prevent President Biden from implementing vaccine mandates that some believe to be overreaching.

The bill specifically targets the vaccine mandates put in place by President Biden, which require certain groups of individuals, such as federal employees and contractors, to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Supporters of the bill argue that these mandates infringe on individual freedoms and rights, and that the decision to get vaccinated should be a personal choice.

If passed, the Blocking Joseph Robinette Biden's Overreaching Vaccine Mandates Act would block the enforcement of these mandates and prevent the federal government from requiring individuals to be vaccinated against their will. Critics of the bill argue that vaccine mandates are necessary to protect public health and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Overall, the bill has sparked a heated debate in Congress, with supporters and opponents voicing their opinions on the issue. It remains to be seen whether the bill will pass and become law, or if President Biden's vaccine mandates will continue to be enforced.

Congressional Summary of HR 5450

Blocking Joseph Robinette Biden's Overreaching Vaccine Mandates Act

This bill restricts implementation and enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandates, including in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services may not require, as a condition of participation in the programs, that providers mandate COVID-19 vaccination for their employees, or otherwise penalize participating providers that do not mandate such vaccination.

The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Current Status of Bill HR 5450

Bill HR 5450 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 30, 2021. Bill HR 5450 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2021.  Bill HR 5450's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of October 1, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5450

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
50
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
50
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5450

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Health programs administration and funding
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Public contracts and procurement
- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5450

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement or enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and for other purposes.
Blocking Joseph Robinette Biden’s Overreaching Vaccine Mandates Act
Blocking Joseph Robinette Biden’s Overreaching Vaccine Mandates Act

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