To authorize a study on the efficacy and potential negative impacts of masks to human health, and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 25, 2021)
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.
What just happenedApr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 25, 2021
- Apr 28, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Feb 26, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
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.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
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.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 25, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House