Federal workers and contractors would no longer face the two named COVID-19 vaccine orders. The bill would also stop federal agencies from requiring COVID-19 shots or testing for many workers and health care staff.
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Freedom from Mandates Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest action on H.R. 79: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal workers, federal contractors, employers covered by Labor Department rules, and health care providers that take Medicare or Medicaid. It could also affect workers and patients in those health care settings, because each provider could make its own COVID-19 shot and testing rules unless another law applies.
Why this matters: The bill matters because it would take away federal tools for requiring COVID-19 shots or testing in many workplaces. It would shift more control to employers and health care providers. The effect on workplace safety and COVID-19 spread is not set by the bill. It would depend on what employers, providers, states, and local rules do instead.
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Officially: Freedom from Mandates Act
Federal workers and contractors would no longer face the two named COVID-19 vaccine orders. The bill would also stop federal agencies from requiring COVID-19 shots or testing for many workers and health care staff.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Oversight and Government Reform
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (1/3/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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