Bill · H.R. 3044· House(119-HR-3044)
No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act
- Introduced
- 4/28/2025
- Last activity
- 4/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Messmer
- Cosponsors
- - 16 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill, H.R. 3044, also called the "No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act," aims to stop colleges and universities from requiring COVID-19 vaccines for students or staff. It does this by withholding federal funds from any higher education institution that mandates the vaccine as a condition of enrollment, employment, or receiving any benefit, service, or contract. The bill defines "institution of higher education" with reference to section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+5
Protects individuals from being forced to disclose or undergo medical procedures as a condition of education/employment.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
Uses federal funding as a lever to dictate policy to higher education institutions.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
Benefits college students who oppose vaccine mandates.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?-5
Undermines vaccination efforts which are a core component of pandemic response and preparedness.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-4
Imposes a federal standard that restricts the ability of institutions (and potentially states) to set health mandates.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?-3
May increase health risks for older staff or students on campus due to lower vaccination rates.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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This bill could be seen as positive for individuals who do not want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, as it prevents institutions of higher education from mandating it as a condition of enrollment or employment. (SEC. 2(a))
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Students or staff that feel that they cannot afford the vaccine may also see this bill as positive, as they will not be forced to choose between education/employment and getting the vaccine. (SEC. 2(a))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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The bill could have a negative impact on individuals who feel safer in environments where everyone is vaccinated against COVID-19. (SEC. 2(a))
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If schools aren't allowed to mandate vaccines and experience increased COVID-19 cases, this could negatively impact staff or students who are at high risk. (SEC. 2(a))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness-5Improves Healthcare Access-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+5Increases Federal Power+4Increase States Rights-4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Young Adults+4Good For Students+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For People With Disabilities-3Good For Seniors-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+3
- 7/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
Andrew ClydeRepublican · Georgia
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York