House Bill
Michael Cloud
Representative
Cosponsors
13
Policy Area
Summary
This bill would prohibit federal health care programs like Medicare and Medicaid from funding any medical facilities that refuse to treat patients based on their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would prohibit federal health care programs like Medicare and Medicaid from funding any medical facilities that refuse to treat patients based on their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act</b></p> <p>This bill prohibits making federal funds available to any facility that refuses to treat an individual based on the individual's COVID-19 vaccination status, including any funding under Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).</p>
Main provisions of the bill
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would affect patients nationwide who rely on federal health insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Unvaccinated individuals would be protected from being denied care at facilities that receive this government funding. This could increase access to medical services for those who choose not to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Primary Policy Area
Related Subjects
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
991, 119th Congress (2025). "Cost Estimates Improvement Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-991