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This bill, known as the "Freedom from Mandates Act," proposes to nullify two specific executive orders related to COVID-19 vaccine requirements and prohibit certain federal agencies from mandating vaccination. Specifically, the bill would invalidate Executive Order 14042, which established safety protocols for federal contractors, and Executive Order 14043, which required COVID-19 vaccination for federal employees. Additionally, the bill would prevent the Secretary of Labor from issuing any rules that mandate COVID-19 vaccination or testing for employees, and would prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from requiring healthcare providers participating in Medicare or Medicaid to mandate COVID-19 vaccination or testing for their employees. The bill effectively aims to remove existing federal vaccine mandate policies across different sectors, including federal contractors, federal employees, and healthcare providers, by restricting the government's ability to implement such requirements.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/79/all-info