# Plain Language Summary of the JAB Act

The JAB Act (which stands for "Justice for All Businesses Act") is designed to prevent the federal government from creating or enforcing rules that would require employers to make their workers get vaccinated against COVID-19 or get tested for the virus. Specifically, it stops the Secretary of Labor from using any government money to create, implement, or enforce such vaccination or testing mandates for employees.

The bill also includes a second part that prevents the government from punishing companies that violate any COVID-19 vaccination or testing rules. This means the Labor Department couldn't fine businesses or pursue criminal charges against them for not following vaccine or testing requirements for their workers.

In practical terms, this bill would limit the federal government's ability to enforce workplace vaccine requirements at a national level. If passed, employers wouldn't face federal penalties for not requiring employees to be vaccinated or tested for COVID-19. However, it's important to note that individual states, local governments, or private employers could still choose to implement their own vaccination policies—this bill only restricts what the federal government can do through the Labor Department. The bill was introduced in October 2021, during the height of debates about COVID-19 workplace policies.

JAB Act

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JAB Act or the Justice for All Businesses Act This bill restricts the Department of Labor from engaging in rulemaking to require that employers mandate COVID-19 vaccination or testing of employees. Specifically, Labor may not use any funds to draft, promulgate, or enforce such a rule. Additionally, Labor may not assess civil monetary or criminal penalties for violations.