To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.
HR 185 ends a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rule requiring foreign travelers entering the U.S. by air to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, terminating the specific requirement outlined in the CDC’s April 2022 order (and any similar future orders). It also prohibits federal funding from being used to enforce this rule. This change directly affects foreign air travelers entering the United States, removing a vaccination proof requirement for their entry. The bill does not impact domestic travel, other entry methods, or vaccination requirements for U.S. citizens.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Feb 13, 2023
Floor votes · House Feb 8, 2023
How they voted
227–201
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 434
Feb 8, 2023
D
Democratic212
94% Nay
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican221
99% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
36
Key actions
18
Committee
18
Amendments
7
Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 201 (Roll no. 116).
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 201 (Roll no. 116).
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
Ms. Schrier moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H760)
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 185.
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Feb 8, 2023
Introduced
UNFINISHED BUSINES - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of agreeing to amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 185 as unfinished business.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
Mr. Bucshon moved that the committee rise.
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Feb 8, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 97, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 5.
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Feb 8, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rose amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 97, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 4.
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Feb 8, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Golden (ME) amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 97, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Golden (ME) amendment No. 3.
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Feb 8, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Boebert demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 97, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 2.
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Feb 8, 2023
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McGovern amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 97, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McGovern amendment No. 1.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 185.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Kiley to act as Chairman of the Committee.
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Feb 8, 2023
Lower · Passed
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 97 and Rule XVIII.
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Feb 8, 2023
Introduced
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 185, H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 26 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
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Feb 7, 2023
Lower · Passed
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 97 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 185, H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 26 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
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Jan 20, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 32 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Thomas Massie
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Ogles
RRepublican
Co
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
Co
Anna Paulina Luna
RRepublican
Co
Bill Posey
RRepublican
Co
Brandon Williams
RRepublican
Co
Brian J. Mast
RRepublican
Co
Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Chip Roy
RRepublican
Co
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford
RRepublican
Co
Eric Burlison
RRepublican
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