HR74-118

Introduced

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.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 9, 2023

Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires prohibition on requirements to wear face coverings or be vaccinated Subject to subsection (b), no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to propose, establish, implement, or enforce, directly or indirectly. It relies on compliance mandates and exemptions. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers and Healthcare.

Who Benefits and How

Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.

Key Provisions

  • Requires prohibition on requirements to wear face coverings or be vaccinated Subject to subsection (b), no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to propose, establish, implement, or enforce, directly or indirectly...

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires prohibition on requirements to wear face coverings or be vaccinated Subject to subsection (b), no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to propose, establish, implement, or enforce, directly or indirectly.

Key Policy Areas

Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare

Primary Purpose

The bill requires prohibition on requirements to wear face coverings or be vaccinated Subject to subsection (b), no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to propose, establish, implement, or enforce, directly or indirectly.

Policy Domains

Healthcare Consumers Healthcare

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
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Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Biggs introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Healthcare Consumers Healthcare

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