To clarify the applicability of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to rules issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and to amend such Act to prohibit emergency temporary standards with respect to vaccines, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 5, 2021)
This bill places certain restrictions on employer-based vaccination requirements.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Labor from issuing an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard that requires employers to ensure their employees receive a vaccine.
In addition, the bill expressly applies the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) to occupational health and safety rules issued by Labor. Currently, RFRA prohibits the government from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest when using the least restrictive means.
What just happenedOct 5, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 5, 2021
- Oct 5, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Oct 5, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 5, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House