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Canadian Trucker Freedom Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 4:33 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6838

Bill 117 HR 6838, also known as the Canadian Trucker Freedom Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to address the ongoing protests by Canadian truckers against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other government restrictions.

The main provisions of the bill include:

1. Prohibiting the use of federal funds to enforce vaccine mandates or other COVID-19 restrictions on truckers entering the United States from Canada. 2. Requiring the Department of Homeland Security to provide a report to Congress on the impact of Canadian trucker protests on US supply chains and national security. 3. Directing the Secretary of State to engage with Canadian officials to address the concerns of the truckers and work towards a peaceful resolution to the protests. The bill has garnered support from lawmakers who believe in protecting the rights of individuals to protest against government mandates. However, critics argue that the bill could undermine public health efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 and could potentially lead to disruptions in US-Canada trade. Overall, Bill 117 HR 6838 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the tensions between individual freedoms and public health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through Congress and what impact it will have on the ongoing Canadian trucker protests.

Congressional Summary of HR 6838

Canadian Trucker Freedom Act of 2022

This bill provides asylum or refugee status to certain Canadian nationals involved in protests and waives certain requirements.

Specifically, asylum or refugee status shall be available to a Canadian national who (1) engaged in nonviolent protest; (2) suffered certain harm, such as reputational harm, from their involvement in such protests and the government of Canada's invocation of the Emergencies Act; (3) continues to be subject to such harm; (4) requests asylum or refugee status at a port of entry or U.S. consulate; (5) consents to and tests negative for COVID-19; and (6) did not unlawfully enter the United States.

Under this bill, such an individual may receive asylum or refugee status without a credible fear of persecution. (Generally, current law requires an individual applying for asylum or refugee status to be screened for credible fear, and their application is rejected if no credible fear is found.)

Current Status of Bill HR 6838

Bill HR 6838 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2022. Bill HR 6838 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2022.  Bill HR 6838's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6838

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 6838

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Canada
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Immigration status and procedures
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Protest and dissent
- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
- War and emergency powers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6838

Canadian Trucker Freedom Act of 2022
Canadian Trucker Freedom Act of 2022
To provide for asylum or refugee status for certain Canadian nationals subject to harm by reason of the invocation of the Emergencies Act by the Government of Canada.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6838

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