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US S2738

US S2738
Freedom to Breathe Act


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Introduced
09/07/2023
In Committee
09/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to prohibit through December 31, 2024, the imposition of a mask mandate on passengers of air carriers or public transit and in educational settings within the United States, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Freedom to Breathe Act, prohibits the federal government from imposing mask mandates on passengers of air carriers, public transit users, and individuals in educational settings (elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education) from the date of enactment through December 31, 2024. It also prohibits air carriers, public transit operators, and educational institutions from refusing transportation or access to services based on an individual's refusal to wear a mask during this period. The bill overrides any inconsistent federal, state, tribal, territorial, or local laws, declarations, guidance, or directives related to mask mandates.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 09/07/2023)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ General Education
Health
  • ‐ Communicable Diseases
Transportation
  • ‐ General Transportation

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2738/all-info 09/08/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2738/BILLS-118s2738is.pdf 09/09/2023
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