HR 5728 117th Congress House

JAB Act

Official title: To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from using funds to draft, promulgate, or enforce a rule mandating that employers require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 26, 2021 See on congress.gov

Labor and Employment Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of Labor

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Emergency medical services and trauma careImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesWorker safety and health

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Oct 26, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Oct 26, 2021

Introduced in House

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Latest action October 26, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

JAB Act or the Justice for All Businesses Act

This bill restricts the Department of Labor from engaging in rulemaking to require that employers mandate COVID-19 vaccination or testing of employees.

Specifically, Labor may not use any funds to draft, promulgate, or enforce such a rule. Additionally, Labor may not assess civil monetary or criminal penalties for violations.

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