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117th Congress · Senate

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs.

Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures · Cardiovascular and respiratory health · Child health · Congressional oversight · Department of Health and Human Services · Education of the disadvantaged · Emergency medical services and trauma care · Health technology, devices, supplies

In plain language

  • Senate joint resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule published on November 30, 2021.
  • Senate passed it on May 3, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule published on November 30, 2021, concerning vaccine and mask requirements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs. These programs provide comprehensive early education and development services to low-income children.

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