COVID–19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act

IntroducedFebruary 14, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

HealthCardiovascular and respiratory healthDisability and health-based discriminationHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseases

Why This Matters

This bill stops federal funds to health facilities that refuse to treat someone because of their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Who this affects

Health facilities · Patients

What changes is this bill making?

1Bars federal funds to health facilities that refuse to treat a person because they are or are not vaccinated for COVID-19.
2Applies regardless of any other law.
3Includes funds under SSA (Social Security Act) Title XVIII (Medicare).
4Includes funds under SSA Title XIX (Medicaid).
5Includes funds under SSA Title XXI (Children’s Health Insurance Program).

Read the detailed summary

COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act 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).

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