S. 2999 · 117th Congress

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.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Rick Scott
Introduced
2021-10-19
Latest action
2021-10-19 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

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.