This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the efficacy and adverse impacts of wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
This study must specifically address
the effectiveness of masks in preventing COVID-19 compared to less restrictive measures;
safety concerns with the types of masks commonly worn, including N-95 and medical masks; and
the potential negative health impacts of wearing masks.
Actions
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Feb 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 25, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.