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 115 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Feb 8, 2023 4:49 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 Motion to Recommit
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 208 / Nay 220 / Present 0 / Not Voting 6
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R022002
D208004
I0000

Research Brief

On Motion to Recommit

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 current requirement mandating that foreign travelers provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to entering the United States. This bill responds to ongoing debates regarding public health measures and the impact of vaccination requirements on international travel.

Key Provisions:

  • The bill specifically targets the vaccination proof requirement set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • If enacted, it would revoke the authority of the CDC to impose such vaccination mandates for foreign nationals entering the U.S., effectively allowing unvaccinated travelers to enter the country without proof of vaccination.

Funding/Authorities:

  • The bill does not allocate new funding but modifies existing public health authority exercised by the CDC. It seeks to limit the agency’s ability to enforce vaccination requirements, which could have implications for public health funding and resources allocated to COVID-19 management.

Programs/Agencies Affected:

  • The primary agency affected is the CDC, which has been responsible for implementing and enforcing health-related entry requirements for travelers. The bill may also impact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and related agencies involved in border control and public health safety.

Beneficiaries and Regulation:

  • The primary beneficiaries of this bill would be foreign travelers who are unvaccinated or choose not to disclose their vaccination status. It may also benefit the travel and tourism industry by potentially increasing international travel to the U.S.

Key Timelines:

  • The latest action on the bill occurred when it was read a second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 14, indicating it is awaiting further consideration by the Senate. The timeline for potential enactment remains uncertain, pending legislative discussions and votes.

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Yea (208)

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

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 (220)

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

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 (6)

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Not Voting