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H.R. 5590 117th Congress House

Natural Immunity Is Real Act

Official title: To require Federal agencies to acknowledge, accept, and agree to truthfully present, natural immunity pertaining to COVID-19 pursuant to promulgating certain regulations.

Introduced: October 15, 2021 Introduced by: Diana Harshbarger Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
Health Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth programs administration and funding
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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 October 15, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Natural Immunity Is Real Act

This bill requires all federal agencies to acknowledge and consider natural immunity to COVID-19 when promulgating any regulation related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 37
All 37 Republican 30
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Calvert, Ken
California · Feb 7, 2022
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Feb 4, 2022
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Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Feb 1, 2022
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Franklin, Scott
Florida · Jan 25, 2022
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Garbarino, Andrew R.
New York · Jan 20, 2022
Good, Bob
· Jan 10, 2022
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Fallon, Pat
Texas · Dec 9, 2021
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Fitzgerald, Scott
Wisconsin · Dec 9, 2021
Hice, Jody
· Dec 9, 2021
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Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Dec 9, 2021
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Van Duyne, Beth
Texas · Dec 9, 2021
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Dec 9, 2021
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Pfluger, August
Texas · Nov 17, 2021
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Nov 16, 2021
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Nov 15, 2021
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Nov 15, 2021
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Green, Mark E.
Texas · Nov 15, 2021
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Nov 15, 2021
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Murphy, Gregory F.
North Carolina · Nov 15, 2021
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Boebert, Lauren
Colorado · Nov 5, 2021
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Valadao, David G.
California · Nov 3, 2021
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Smith, Jason
Missouri · Nov 2, 2021
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Donalds, Byron
Florida · Nov 1, 2021
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Oct 28, 2021
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Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Oct 28, 2021
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Cammack, Kat
Florida · Oct 22, 2021
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Oct 19, 2021
Bishop, Dan
· Oct 15, 2021
Brooks, Mo
· Oct 15, 2021
Cawthorn, Madison
· Oct 15, 2021
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Oct 15, 2021
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Miller-Meeks, Mariannette
Iowa · Oct 15, 2021
Posey, Bill
· Oct 15, 2021
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Roy, Chip
Texas · Oct 15, 2021
Stewart, Chris
· Oct 15, 2021
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Oct 15, 2021
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Webster, Daniel
Florida · Oct 15, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5590: Natural Immunity Is Real Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5590/
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"H.R. 5590: Natural Immunity Is Real Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5590/.
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H.R. 5590, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-5590/.
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