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HR 121

No Vaccine Passports Act

119th Congress Introduced by Andy Biggs

Prohibits federal government from requiring, issuing, or mandating vaccine passports for federal services, travel, or employment access.

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Bill Summary · HR 121

Legislative bill overview

HR 121 prohibits the federal government from requiring, issuing, or recognizing vaccine passports as a condition for individuals to access federal services, travel, or employment. The bill would prevent federal agencies from implementing or mandating any standardized documentation system proving vaccination status.

Why is this important

Vaccine passport policies became contentious during the COVID-19 pandemic, with supporters viewing them as public health tools and critics seeing them as privacy invasions and government overreach. This bill addresses ongoing concerns about federal authority over health documentation requirements and sets parameters for what documentation the government can mandate.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of federal authority: Debate over whether the federal government should be restricted from implementing health documentation requirements, or whether such measures are legitimate public health tools during emergencies
  • Private sector vs. public sector: Unclear whether restrictions apply only to government actors or also limit private businesses' ability to implement such requirements
  • Emergency powers: Questions about whether such restrictions would apply during declared public health emergencies or pandemics when vaccination tracking might be considered necessary

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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