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Introduced
09/08/2023
09/08/2023
In Committee
09/15/2023
09/15/2023
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 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)
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R)*,
Dan Bishop (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Mike Collins (R),
George Devolder-Santos (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Cory Mills (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Bill Posey (R),
Matt Rosendale (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 09/15/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Communicable Diseases
- ‐ Disease Prevention
Official Document
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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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