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HR 74 118th Congress House

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of…

Official title: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 9, 2023 Introduced by: Biggs, Andy Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
Health Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive care
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Health technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseases
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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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Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce mandates that require individuals to wear face coverings or receive vaccinations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

The bill provides for an exception that applies in health care settings.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 74: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for other purposes.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-74/
MLA
"H.R. 74: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for other purposes.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-74/.
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H.R. 74, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-74/.
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[H.R. 74: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to propose, establish, implement, or enforce any requirement that an individual wear a mask or other face covering, or be vaccinated, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-74/)
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