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HOUSE 1342117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

To authorize a study on the efficacy and potential negative impacts of masks to human health, and for other purposes.

Last Action
4/28/2021

Actions

  • 2021-04-28Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • 2021-02-26Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2021-02-25Referred 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.
  • 2021-02-25Referred 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.
  • 2021-02-25Introduced in House
  • 2021-02-25Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-25 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Matt Gaetz (R-FL)

Subjects

  • Allergies
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Constitution and constitutional amendments
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medical research
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
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