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.

House Roll Call

H.R.185

Roll 111 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Feb 8, 2023 4:28 PM • Result: Agreed to

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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
ResultAgreed to
TotalsYea 253 / Nay 168 / Present 0 / Not Voting 19
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R215109
D38167010
I0000

Research Brief

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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 requirement was established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a public health measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Key Provisions:

  • The bill specifically targets the CDC’s authority to impose vaccination proof as a condition for entry into the U.S. by foreign nationals.
  • It aims to revoke any existing regulations or orders related to this vaccination requirement, thereby potentially allowing unvaccinated foreign travelers to enter the country without proof of vaccination.

Funding/Authorities: The bill does not allocate specific funding but impacts the operational authority of the CDC regarding travel health regulations. By terminating the vaccination requirement, it may influence public health funding related to COVID-19 management and travel safety protocols.

Agencies Affected: The primary agency affected by this bill is the CDC, which has been responsible for implementing and enforcing health-related travel restrictions during the pandemic. Other agencies involved in border control and public health, such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State, may also be impacted by changes in travel policy.

Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of this bill are foreign travelers who are unvaccinated or unable to provide proof of vaccination, as well as U.S. businesses reliant on international travel. Conversely, public health advocates may view this as a regulatory rollback that could affect community health safety measures.

Key Timelines: The bill was read a second time in the Senate and is currently placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 14, indicating it is awaiting further consideration or action by the Senate.

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Yea (253)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (168)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • No

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (19)

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Not Voting

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Not Voting

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Not Voting

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Not Voting