H.R. 5590 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Natural Immunity Is Real Act
H.R. 5590 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Oct 15, 2021, sponsored by Diana Harshbarger with 37 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
- Oct 15, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Natural Immunity Is Real Act This bill requires all federal agencies to acknowledge and consider natural immunity to COVID-19 when promulgating any regulation related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Diana Harshbarger (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 37 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 15, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (Oct 15, 2021)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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