United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 119 — To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

The bill prohibits organizations receiving federal COVID relief from mandating employee vaccinations.

This bill prevents organizations that receive federal COVID relief funds from requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. It has been introduced in the House and is currently under committee review.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means you may not be required to get vaccinated if your employer receives federal COVID relief.
  • Families: Your family member's workplace may not mandate vaccination if it gets federal COVID relief funds.

Summary

This bill aims to prevent any organization that gets federal COVID relief money from requiring its employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. It has been sent to specific committees for review and discussion before any further action is taken.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights healthcare labor health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 119 do?
This bill aims to prevent any organization that gets federal COVID relief money from requiring its employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. It has been sent to specific committees for review and discussion before any further action is taken.
Who sponsors HR 119?
HR 119 is sponsored by Biggs, Andy (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 119?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR 119?
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