To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hr-74
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-09
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Emergency medical services and trauma care

Health programs administration and funding

Health promotion and preventive care

Health technology, devices, supplies

Immunology and vaccination

Infectious and parasitic diseases
Latest action: action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-01-09
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce mandates that require individuals to wear face coverings or receive vaccinations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).</p> <p>The bill provides for an exception that applies in health care settings.</p>

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 74 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID–19, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on requirements to wear face coverings or be vaccinated (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to propose, establish, implement, or enforce, directly or indirectly through the imposition of a condition on receipt of Federal funds, any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID–19. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an individual in a health care setting.