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H.R. 5009 117th Congress House

To prohibit the District of Columbia Government from requiring individuals to present documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entering any building, facility, or other venue…

Official title: To prohibit the District of Columbia Government from requiring individuals to present documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entering … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To prohibit the District of Columbia Government from requiring individuals to present documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entering any building, facility, or other venue in the District of Columbia.

Introduced: August 13, 2021 Introduced by: Pat Fallon Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Cardiovascular and respiratory healthDistrict of ColumbiaEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth information and medical records
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Immunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesState and local government operations
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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.
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 Latest action August 13, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill prohibits the District of Columbia from requiring an individual to present documentation certifying that individual's COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entering any building, facility, or other venue, including an outdoor venue, in the District.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5009: To prohibit the District of Columbia Government from requiring individuals to present documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entering any building, facility, or other venue in the District of Columbia.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5009/
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"H.R. 5009: To prohibit the District of Columbia Government from requiring individuals to present documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entering any building, facility, or other venue in the District of Columbia.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5009/.
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H.R. 5009, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5009/.
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[H.R. 5009: To prohibit the District of Columbia Government from requiring individuals to present documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of entering any building, facility, or other venue in the District of Columbia.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5009/)
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