H.J.Res. 72 · 117th Congress · House

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".

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
Feb 18, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Frequently Asked

The basics

Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Dan Bishop (?-?).
Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Single-party (Republican).
When was it introduced?
Introduced on February 18, 2022.

Political context

Is there a companion bill in the other chamber?
No companion bill recorded.

Legislative process

What committee(s) have jurisdiction?
Referred to: Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee.
Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Has it been marked up, reported, or scheduled for a floor vote?
No committee markup recorded yet.

Practical actions

How did my representative vote (if there's been a vote)?
See the Votes tab for individual member positions when a roll-call vote is recorded.
How can I contact my member of Congress about it?
Use the U.S. Senate or House contact directory to reach your representative. Sponsor (Dan Bishop) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B001311.

Executive Summary

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.