H.J.Res. 72 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs".
H.J.Res. 72 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 18, 2022, sponsored by Dan Bishop with 135 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 18, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 135
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on February 3, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Bishop (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 135 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 18, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Mast. Petition No: 117-14. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2022042714?Page=2&CongressNum=117">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures (Apr 27, 2022)
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