What does Preamble of HR 79 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To nullify certain Executive orders regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a rule mandating vaccination against COVID-19, and for other purposes,' aims to nullify certain Executive orders related to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The bill also seeks to prevent the Secretary of Labor from issuing rules that mandate COVID-19 vaccinations. The bill was introduced by Mr. Biggs of Arizona, along with Mr. Cloud.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 79 do?

This bill is formally titled the Freedom from Mandates Act.

What does NULLIFICATION OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE ORDERS. of HR 79 do?

This section nullifies Executive Order 14042 concerning COVID-19 safety protocols for Federal contractors. This section nullifies Executive Order 14043 concerning COVID-19 vaccination requirements for Federal employees.

What does PROHIBITION OF RULES MANDATING VACCINATION. of HR 79 do?

This section prohibits the Secretary of Labor from issuing rules that mandate employer vaccination of employees against COVID-19. The Secretary of Labor is also prohibited from issuing rules requiring employers to test unvaccinated employees against COVID-19.

What does PROHIBITION ON MEDICARE AND MEDICAID COVID-19 VACCINATION of HR 79 do?

This section prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from requiring health care providers to mandate COVID-19 vaccination of employees as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program. The Secretary is also prohibited from requiring testing of unvaccinated employees or penalizing providers for failing to mandate vaccination or testing. This prohibition applies regardless of any provision in titles XI, XVIII, or XIX of the Social Security Act.

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Freedom from Mandates Act — HR. 79

Last updated: 1/3/2025 · Introduced: 1/3/2025

Author: Andy Biggs (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill nullifies two Executive Orders related to COVID-19: one concerning safety protocols for federal contractors and another concerning vaccination requirements for federal employees.
It prohibits the Secretary of Labor from issuing rules mandating COVID-19 vaccinations or requiring employers to test unvaccinated employees.
The bill prevents the Secretary of Health and Human Services from requiring COVID-19 vaccination or testing of healthcare workers as a condition of participation in Medicare or Medicaid.

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