US SB2895 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: Introduced on September 29 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-09-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6783-6784)
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 29 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-09-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6783-6784)
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits certain departments and agencies from promulgating any rule to require a a person to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to engage in interstate commerce or travel. The prohibition applies to The Department of Transportation, Amtrak, The Surface Transportation Board, The Transportation Security Administration, The National Transportation Safety Board, The Federal Maritime Commission, and The Department of Commerce. The bill also limits the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services to mandate vaccination against COVID-19 as a prerequisite for engaging in interstate commerce or travel.
Title
Prevent Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates for Interstate Commerce Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Rick Scott [R-FL] | Sen. Cynthia Lummis [R-WY] | Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI] | Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT] |
| Sen. Roger Marshall [R-KS] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-29 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6783-6784) |
Same As/Similar To
HB5418 (Related) 2021-09-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Department of Commerce
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Transportation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal preemption
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Marine and inland water transportation
Motor carriers
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Railroads
State and local government operations
Surface Transportation Board
Trade restrictions
Transportation and public works
Transportation safety and security
Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Department of Commerce
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Transportation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal preemption
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Marine and inland water transportation
Motor carriers
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Railroads
State and local government operations
Surface Transportation Board
Trade restrictions
Transportation and public works
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2895/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2895/BILLS-117s2895is.pdf |
