H.R.185 — 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.

House Roll Call

H.R.185

Roll 114 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Feb 8, 2023 4:41 PM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.185 — 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.
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 209 / Nay 224 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R022302
D209105
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 185 (118th Congress)

HR 185 seeks to eliminate the requirement established by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for foreign travelers to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to entering the United States. This legislative action reflects a broader effort to adjust public health policies in response to evolving circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Provisions:

  • The bill specifically targets the CDC’s authority to mandate vaccination proof for foreign nationals, effectively terminating this requirement.
  • It does not propose new funding or create additional programs but rather seeks to rescind an existing public health policy.

Agencies Affected:

  • The primary agency impacted by this bill is the CDC, which has been responsible for implementing and enforcing vaccination requirements as part of its public health mandate.
  • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may also be indirectly affected, as it oversees border security and immigration processes.

Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact:

  • The primary beneficiaries of HR 185 would be foreign travelers seeking entry into the U.S., as the bill would eliminate a barrier to travel that has been in place since the onset of the pandemic.
  • The legislation may also have implications for public health policy, as it reflects a shift in the federal government’s approach to managing COVID-19-related health measures.

Key Timelines:

  • The bill has been read a second time and is currently placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, designated as Calendar No. 14.
  • Further legislative action will determine the timeline for potential voting and implementation of the bill’s provisions.

In summary, HR 185 represents a significant policy change regarding the entry requirements for foreign travelers, reflecting ongoing adjustments in the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Yea (209)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Aye

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Aye

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • Aye

A
André Carson

IN • D • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • Aye

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Aye

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • Aye

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • Aye

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

E
Emilia Sykes

OH • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

Nay (224)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

B
Brad Finstad

MN • R • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • No

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • No

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • No

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • No

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • No

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • No

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • No

A
Aumua Amata Radewagen

AS • R • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

G
George Santos

NY • R • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • No

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (7)

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Not Voting