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Introduced
09/07/2023
09/07/2023
In Committee
09/07/2023
09/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
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)
J.D. Vance (R)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
James Lankford (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Eric Schmitt (R),
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
Official Document
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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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