H.R.185 — To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.

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H.R.185

Roll 110 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Feb 8, 2023 4:24 PM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.185 — To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 210 / Nay 222 / Present 0 / Not Voting 8
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R022203
D210005
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 185 (118th Congress)

Title: To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.

Overview: HR 185 seeks to eliminate the existing mandate that requires foreign travelers entering the United States to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This bill reflects a legislative effort to modify current public health policies related to international travel in the context of the ongoing management of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Provisions: The bill specifically targets the vaccination requirement established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If enacted, it would revoke the authority of the CDC Director to impose such a requirement, thereby allowing unvaccinated foreign travelers to enter the U.S. without presenting proof of vaccination.

Funding/Authorities: The bill does not allocate specific funding but impacts the operational authority of the CDC regarding public health regulations related to travel. It essentially seeks to limit the CDC’s regulatory power concerning vaccination requirements for foreign entrants.

Programs/Agencies Affected: The primary agency affected by this legislation is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has been responsible for implementing and enforcing health-related travel restrictions during the pandemic.

Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of HR 185 would be foreign travelers who are unvaccinated, as the bill would remove barriers to entry into the U.S. This could also have broader implications for international travel and tourism industries, which have been significantly impacted by vaccination mandates.

Key Timelines: As of the latest action, HR 185 has been read a second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, with Calendar No. 14. The bill’s progression will depend on further legislative action and potential voting in the Senate. The timeline for any final decision remains uncertain, contingent on the Senate’s schedule and priorities.

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Yea (210)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Aye

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Aye

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • Aye

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Aye

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • Aye

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Aye

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • Aye

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Aye

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Aye

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • Aye

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • Aye

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • Aye

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • Aye

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • Aye

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

Nay (222)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • No

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • No

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • No

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • No

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • No

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • No

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • No

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • No

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • No

G
George Santos

NY • R • No

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • No

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • No

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (8)

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Not Voting