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No COVID–19 Vaccination Mandate Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6170

Bill 117 HR 6170, also known as the No COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to prohibit any federal agency or official from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals. This means that the government would not be able to require individuals to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, education, or any other activity.

The bill is designed to protect individual freedoms and rights to make their own healthcare decisions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. It seeks to ensure that individuals have the choice to receive the vaccine or not, without facing any repercussions or mandates from the government.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to uphold individual freedoms and prevent government overreach in mandating medical treatments. They believe that individuals should have the right to make their own decisions about their healthcare without interference from the government. Opponents of the bill argue that mandating COVID-19 vaccinations may be necessary to protect public health and prevent the spread of the virus. They believe that requiring vaccinations for certain activities or employment may be necessary to ensure the safety of the population as a whole. Overall, Bill 117 HR 6170, the No COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Act of 2021, is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about individual freedoms, public health, and government intervention in healthcare decisions. It will be interesting to see how the bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on COVID-19 vaccination policies in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 6170

No COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Act of 2021

This bill prohibits any governmental or private entity from establishing or enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This includes requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, school enrollment, or receipt of services.

Current Status of Bill HR 6170

Bill HR 6170 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2021. Bill HR 6170 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 7, 2021.  Bill HR 6170's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 8, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6170

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6170

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6170

No COVID–19 Vaccination Mandate Act of 2021
No COVID–19 Vaccination Mandate Act of 2021
To prohibit any entity from imposing a mandate that individuals be vaccinated against COVID-19, and for other purposes.

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