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HR 1342 117th Congress House

To authorize a study on the efficacy and potential negative impacts of masks to human health, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 25, 2021 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Feb 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 25, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 28, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the efficacy and adverse impacts of wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

This study must specifically address

  • the effectiveness of masks in preventing COVID-19 compared to less restrictive measures;
  • safety concerns with the types of masks commonly worn, including N-95 and medical masks; and
  • the potential negative health impacts of wearing masks.
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1342: To authorize a study on the efficacy and potential negative impacts of masks to human health, and for other purposes.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1342/
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"H.R. 1342: To authorize a study on the efficacy and potential negative impacts of masks to human health, and for other purposes.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1342/.
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H.R. 1342, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1342/.
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[H.R. 1342: To authorize a study on the efficacy and potential negative impacts of masks to human health, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1342/)
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