To terminate the requirement imposed by the Secretary of Homeland Security for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
- Last Action
- 5/5/2023
Actions
- 2023-05-05Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 2023-05-05Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 2023-05-05Introduced in House
- 2023-05-05Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-05-05 (00)
This bill nullifies a requirement for certain foreign travelers to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before being admitted into the United States.
Specifically, this bill nullifies a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rule that imposed this requirement for each traveler who is neither a U.S. national nor a lawful permanent resident arriving at land port of entry or ferry on the U.S.-Canada border. The bill also nullifies another CBP rule that applied this restriction to the U.S.-Mexico border.
The bill also nullifies any subsequent decision by CBP or the Department of Homeland Security that imposes such a requirement.
Cosponsors (7)
- Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
- Brian Higgins (D-NY)
- Chris Pappas (D-NH)
- Eric Crawford (R-AR)
- Mark Green (R-TN)
- Nikki Budzinski (D-IL)
- Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
Subjects
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Health information and medical records
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Travel and tourism
- World health
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