H.R. 5728 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Justice for All Businesses Act
H.R. 5728 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Oct 26, 2021, sponsored by Madison Cawthorn with 9 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 26, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
JAB Act or the Justice for All Businesses Act This bill restricts the Department of Labor from engaging in rulemaking to require that employers mandate COVID-19 vaccination or testing of employees. Specifically, Labor may not use any funds to draft, promulgate, or enforce such a rule. Additionally, Labor may not assess civil monetary or criminal penalties for violations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Madison Cawthorn (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 26, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Oct 26, 2021)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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