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
| Bill | 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. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 227 / Nay 201 / Present 0 / Not Voting 6 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 220 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 7 | 201 | 0 | 4 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
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 aims to revoke the authority granted to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding vaccination documentation for international travelers.
Key Provisions:
- The bill specifically targets the CDC’s requirement for foreign nationals to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to entry into the U.S.
- It aims to restore pre-pandemic travel conditions by removing this vaccination proof requirement, thereby facilitating easier entry for foreign travelers.
Funding/Authorities: The bill does not allocate new funding but seeks to rescind an existing public health measure. It relies on the authority of Congress to legislate public health and travel regulations, impacting the CDC’s operational guidelines.
Agencies Affected: The primary agency impacted by this legislation is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has been responsible for implementing and enforcing the vaccination requirement for international travelers.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of HR 185 are foreign travelers who may face barriers to entry due to vaccination requirements. By eliminating this mandate, the bill aims to increase travel accessibility and potentially stimulate economic activity in sectors reliant on international tourism.
Key Timelines: As of the latest action, HR 185 has been read a second time and is placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 14. Further legislative action is required for the bill to advance, including potential debates and votes in the Senate.
This summary encapsulates the essential elements of HR 185, highlighting its intent to modify existing travel regulations related to COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers.
Yea (227)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Brian Higgins
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (201)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
