No Vaccine Passports Act
No Vaccine Passports Act
Plain Language Summary
# No Vaccine Passports Act Summary **What the bill would do:** The No Vaccine Passports Act would prohibit the federal government from creating, issuing, or sharing vaccine passport documents that show someone's COVID-19 vaccination status. It would also ban requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter federal buildings, use federal services, or access Congress. The bill prevents federal agencies from publishing or sharing citizens' COVID-19 vaccination records with third parties. **Who it affects and key provisions:** This bill would apply to all federal agencies and could impact anyone seeking access to federal property or services.
It doesn't restrict state or private sector vaccine passport policies—only federal government actions. The bill represents efforts to limit government collection and use of health data related to COVID-19 vaccination. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet debated or voted on by the full House. It was sponsored by Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) in the 119th Congress.
CRS Official Summary
No Vaccine Passports Act This bill prohibits certain actions related to vaccine passports and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Specifically, a federal agency may not issue a vaccine passport, vaccine pass, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying the COVID-19 vaccination status of a U.S. citizen to a third party, or otherwise publish or share any COVID-19 vaccination record of a U.S. citizen or similar health information. Additionally, proof of COVID-19 vaccination shall not be required to access federal or congressional property or services.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.