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To prohibit the withholding of Federal education funds on the basis of vaccination requirements, and for other purposes.
12/30/2022, 8:03 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5864
Bill 117 HR 5864, also known as the "Prohibition of Withholding Federal Education Funds Act," aims to prevent the withholding of federal education funds based on vaccination requirements. The bill seeks to ensure that schools cannot deny funding to educational institutions that do not enforce mandatory vaccination policies.
The primary goal of this legislation is to protect the rights of parents and students who may have personal or religious objections to vaccinations. By prohibiting the withholding of federal education funds, the bill aims to uphold the principle of parental choice when it comes to medical decisions for their children.
In addition to addressing vaccination requirements, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to education funding. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to improve access to education, support disadvantaged students, or enhance the quality of education in schools. Overall, Bill 117 HR 5864 is designed to safeguard the autonomy of parents and students in making decisions about vaccinations, while also ensuring that educational institutions receive the necessary funding to provide quality education to all students.
The primary goal of this legislation is to protect the rights of parents and students who may have personal or religious objections to vaccinations. By prohibiting the withholding of federal education funds, the bill aims to uphold the principle of parental choice when it comes to medical decisions for their children.
In addition to addressing vaccination requirements, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to education funding. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to improve access to education, support disadvantaged students, or enhance the quality of education in schools. Overall, Bill 117 HR 5864 is designed to safeguard the autonomy of parents and students in making decisions about vaccinations, while also ensuring that educational institutions receive the necessary funding to provide quality education to all students.
Congressional Summary of HR 5864
This bill prohibits withholding federal education funds from an otherwise eligible recipient (e.g., educational agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education) because the recipient does not require students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5864
Bill HR 5864 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 4, 2021. Bill HR 5864 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 4, 2021. Bill HR 5864's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of November 4, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5864
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5864
Primary Policy Focus
EducationPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Child health
- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Higher education
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- School administration
- Worker safety and health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5864
To prohibit the withholding of Federal education funds on the basis of vaccination requirements, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the withholding of Federal education funds on the basis of vaccination requirements, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5864
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