No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021
Latest action · Aug 9, 2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedAug 9, 2021
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021
This bill creates a federal statutory framework to govern restrictions and requirements related to vaccinations.
Specifically, the bill prohibits (1) requiring individuals to receive a vaccination that has only received emergency use authorization or received emergency use authorization prior to full approval, or (2) administering such a vaccine to a minor or other individual who lacks the capacity to consent without the consent of a parent or guardian.
Additionally, the bill requires a medical provider who administers a COVID-19 vaccination to provide a potential recipient with certain information about the risks associated with the vaccine so the potential recipient can make an informed decision.
The bill authorizes civil actions for damages.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Aug 9, 2021 to Sep 13, 2021, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-ND | Kevin Cramer | Original | Aug 9, 2021 |
| R-IN | Mike Braun | Sep 13, 2021 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 9, 2021Introduced in Senate
- Aug 9, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Aug 9, 2021Introduced in Senate
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