February 14, 2025
Mrs. Houchin (for herself and Mr. Rulli) introduced the following bill; which was 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
To prohibit Federal funds from being made available to entities that refuse to provide treatment based on COVID–19 vaccination status.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act
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Sec. 2. Prohibition on Federal funds for entities that refuse to provide treatment based on COVID–19 vaccination status
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds authorized or appropriated by Federal law, and none of the funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or appropriated by Federal law, including funds provided under titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.; 1396 et seq.; and 1397aa et seq., respectively) shall be made available to a facility that refuses to provide treatment to an individual based on the COVID–19 vaccination status of such individual.