MINAJ Act of 2023

HR 2631, the MINAJ Act of 2023, prohibits the federal government from requiring individuals to receive any vaccine that has not been authorized for marketing (e.g., licensed or approved) for at least 10 years. This directly affects federal vaccine mandate policies, including those tied to employment or services. The bill allows exceptions during a public health emergency, but only if the federal agency first submits safety/efficacy data to Congress and provides a 3-month review period (or until three committee hearings are held). It defines "mandate" broadly to include conditions for hiring, services, or benefits, and specifies the relevant congressional committees for oversight.