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.
AI Summary
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
<p><strong>No Mandates Act</strong></p> <p>This bill prohibits federal agencies and certain entities that receive federal funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>
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
