Bill · H.R. 121· House(119-HR-121)
No Vaccine Passports Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Vaccine Passports Act," aims to prevent government agencies from issuing specific types of documentation. It prohibits agencies from issuing vaccine passports, passes, or standardized documents to certify a citizen's COVID-19 vaccination status to third parties. Additionally, it forbids agencies from publishing or sharing COVID-19 vaccination records or similar health information. The bill also ensures that proof of COVID-19 vaccination cannot be a requirement for accessing Federal property, Federal services, or congressional grounds and services.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+8
The bill protects individuals by preventing the government from sharing their specific vaccination status and health information.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill ensures that federal property and services remain accessible without requiring proof of vaccination status.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill ensures that federal services and property remain accessible regardless of vaccination status.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The bill limits the authority of federal agencies to issue specific health-related documentation or certificates.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-1
The bill restricts the ability of agencies to publish and share certain public health data and records.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of Documentation Issuance: Under Section 2(a), agencies are prohibited from issuing vaccine passports or similar documentation to third parties, which prevents the government from creating standardized records of a citizen's COVID-19 vaccination status.
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Protection of Health Information: According to Section 2(a), agencies may not publish or share a citizen's COVID-19 vaccination record or similar health information, which limits the sharing of personal health data.
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Guaranteed Federal Access: Per Section 3, proof of COVID-19 vaccination cannot be required for access to Federal property, Federal services, or congressional grounds and services, ensuring these spaces remain accessible without vaccination documentation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+8Increases Federal Power-2Improves Government Transparency-1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Urban Residents+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House