Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act

House Bill

H.R. 403

119th Congress

Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Swalwell

Representative

Democratic

CA-14

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill would prohibit federal agencies and entities that receive federal funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations. This means that the government and organizations that get federal money could not make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for people to access their services or property.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorEric Swalwell (D-CA)

Introduced10/8/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

ChamberHouse

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Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act

This bill would prohibit federal agencies and entities that receive federal funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations. This means that the government and organizations that get federal money could not make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for people to access th

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This bill would prohibit federal agencies and entities that receive federal funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations. This means that the government and organizations that get federal money could not make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for people to access their services or property.

Bill Number: 403
Sponsor: Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
Introduced: 10/8/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act
Bill Number: 403
Sponsor: Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Introduced: 10/8/2025
Summary: This bill would prohibit federal agencies and entities that receive federal funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations. This means that the government and organizations that get federal money could not make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for people to access their services or property.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prohibit federal agencies and entities that receive federal funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations. This means that the government and organizations that get federal money could not make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for people to access their services or property.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

No Mandates Act This bill prohibits federal agencies and certain entities that receive federal funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations. Specifically, federal agencies may not issue rules, regulations, or guidance that require an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also prohibits requiring a COVID-19 vaccination to access federal property and services or congressional grounds and services. Additionally, an entity that received federal COVID-19 relief funds or receives other federal funds after this bill's enactment may not require a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of providing any service to an individual.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bans federal agencies from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition for accessing federal services or property.
Prohibits entities that receive federal COVID-19 relief funds or other federal funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations to provide services.
Applies to a wide range of organizations, including schools, hospitals, and businesses that receive federal money.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect millions of Americans who rely on federal services or work for organizations that get federal funding. It would prevent COVID-19 vaccine mandates in many workplaces, schools, and other public settings, potentially impacting vaccination rates and public health. The bill's effects would be felt nationwide across diverse communities and sectors of the economy.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

403, 119th Congress (2025). "Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-403

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