# What This Bill Does

This bill would prevent the federal government from spending any money to create or enforce mask-wearing or vaccination requirements specifically for COVID-19 prevention. In practical terms, it stops federal agencies from using taxpayer dollars to mandate that people wear masks or get vaccinated as a condition of receiving federal benefits, services, or funding.

The key impact is on programs that receive federal money. If a hospital, school, nursing home, or other institution gets federal funding, this bill would prohibit the government from requiring them to enforce mask or vaccine mandates for COVID-19. However, there's one important exception: healthcare settings like hospitals and doctor's offices could still set their own mask and vaccination policies if they choose to, since the bill specifically carves out health care workers and patients in medical settings.

This affects a wide range of people depending on where they work or receive services. Federal employees, people in federally-funded schools, patients at federally-funded hospitals, and anyone accessing services at institutions that receive federal money could see changes in mask and vaccine policies. The bill essentially shifts the decision-making power away from federal requirements and back to individual institutions and states, though it doesn't prevent those institutions from maintaining such policies on their own if they want to.

It's important to note this bill only addresses federal funding and federal mandates—it doesn't prevent states, local governments, or private businesses from creating their own mask or vaccine requirements if they choose to do so.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Biggs, Andy

 <p>This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce mandates that require individuals to wear face coverings or receive vaccinations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).</p> <p>The bill provides for an exception that applies in health care settings.</p>