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HR 6502 117th Congress House

Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act

Official title: To prohibit the use of Federal funds for any system of records on religious accommodations with respect to any COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

Introduced: February 1, 2022 Introduced by: Norman, Ralph Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
Health Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment discrimination and employee rightsHealth information and medical records
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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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Jan 26, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 25, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 25, 2022
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 26, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for a record system that captures religious accommodations (e.g., exemptions) related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements requested by or granted to an employee, contractor, volunteer, or any other person.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 21
All 21 Republican 13
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Feb 25, 2022
Brooks, Mo
· Feb 18, 2022
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Feb 7, 2022
 R
Bentz, Cliff
Oregon · Feb 4, 2022
Bishop, Dan
· Feb 4, 2022
 R
Harshbarger, Diana
Tennessee · Feb 4, 2022
Hice, Jody
· Feb 4, 2022
 R
Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Feb 4, 2022
Lamborn, Doug
· Feb 4, 2022
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Feb 4, 2022
 R
Webster, Daniel
Florida · Feb 4, 2022
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Feb 1, 2022
 R
Boebert, Lauren
Colorado · Feb 1, 2022
 R
Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Feb 1, 2022
Duncan, Jeff
· Feb 1, 2022
Gibbs, Bob
· Feb 1, 2022
Gohmert, Louie
· Feb 1, 2022
 R
Greene, Marjorie Taylor
Georgia · Feb 1, 2022
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Feb 1, 2022
Rosendale, Matthew
· Feb 1, 2022
 R
Hinson, Ashley
Iowa · Jan 25, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6502: Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6502/
MLA
"H.R. 6502: Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6502/.
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H.R. 6502, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6502/.
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