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US HR5368

US HR5368
Freedom to Breathe Act


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Introduced
09/08/2023
In Committee
09/15/2023
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 imposition of mask mandates on passengers of air carriers in the national airspace system, on passengers using public transit, and in educational settings (elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education) within the United States until December 31, 2024. The bill also amends the Public Health Service Act to clarify that the Secretary does not have the authority to require individuals to comply with mask mandates in these contexts during a declared public health emergency.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 09/15/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Communicable Diseases
  • ‐ Disease Prevention

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5368/all-info 09/09/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5368/BILLS-118hr5368ih.pdf 09/11/2023
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