Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 19, 2021Health
S. 2999
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services, any officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services, and States from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of eligibility for benefits or assistance under the Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP programs.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 19, 2021)
This bill prohibits federal and state agencies from requiring individuals to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to receive Medicare, Medicaid, or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) benefits.
What just happenedOct 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateOct 19, 2021
- Oct 19, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate