Bill · H.R. 79· House(119-HR-79)
Freedom from Mandates Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Freedom from Mandates Act," aims to nullify specific Executive orders regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates. It strips Executive Order 14042 regarding safety protocols for Federal contractors of its force or effect. It also removes the force or effect of Executive Order 14043 regarding vaccination requirements for Federal employees. Additionally, the bill prevents the Secretary of Labor from issuing rules that mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or testing for employees. Finally, it prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from requiring health care providers to mandate vaccinations or testing as a condition of participating in Medicare or Medicaid.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill reduces compliance costs and regulatory requirements for federal contractors and healthcare providers.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+4
The bill reduces the regulatory burden on federal contractors and healthcare providers by removing vaccine and testing mandates.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3
The bill limits federal executive authority to mandate health protocols through the Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?-5
The bill removes federal requirements for COVID-19 vaccination and safety protocols for federal contractors and employees.
Would union members be better off under this?-3
The bill removes federal protections and rules regarding workplace safety and vaccination protocols.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?-2
The bill prevents the Secretary of Labor from issuing rules that could have been used to implement safety or vaccination standards for workers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Elimination of Federal Employee Mandates: Under Section 2(b), Executive Order 14043 will have no force or effect, which removes the requirement for COVID-19 vaccination for Federal employees.
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Removal of Contractor Protocols: According to Section 2(a), Executive Order 14042 will have no force or effect, which impacts the safety protocols previously required for Federal contractors.
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Protection Against Labor Mandates: Section 3 prevents the Secretary of Labor from issuing rules that would require employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or testing for unvaccinated employees.
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Security for Health Care Providers: Section 4 prevents the Secretary of Health and Human Services from requiring health care providers to mandate vaccinations or testing as a condition of participating in Medicare or Medicaid, and ensures they are not penalized for failing to do so.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Safety Protocols: Under Section 2(a), the nullification of Executive Order 14042 removes the specific COVID-19 safety protocols intended for Federal contractors.
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Removal of Vaccination Requirements for Federal Workers: Per Section 2(b), the removal of Executive Order s' force means Federal employees are no longer subject to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
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Restriction of Federal Oversight on Employer Rules: Section 3 prevents the Secretary of Labor from creating rules that would mandate employee vaccinations or testing.
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Changes to Medicare and Medicaid Provider Requirements: Section 4 stops the Secretary of Health and Human Services from requiring health care providers to mandate vaccinations or testing for their employees as a condition of participating in Medicare or Medicaid programs.
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
- Increase States Rights+3Improves Privacy Rights+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Union Protections-2
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicaid Funding+2Increases Medicare Funding+2Improves Pandemic Preparedness-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Union Workers-3Good For Seniors-2
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Julia LetlowRepublican · Louisiana