S.J.Res. 39 · 117th Congress

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.

Introduced on Feb 14, 2022 by John Thune (R-SD). 28 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (May 6, 2022): Held at the desk.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Feb 14, 2022
Cosponsors
28
0 from the other party
Policy area
Health
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

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
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Preschool education
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed Senate, May 3, 2022). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

John ThuneR-SDSponsor

Republicans · 28

Roll calls

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  1. On the Joint Resolution
    May 3, 2022· Senate· Passage· Joint Resolution Passed 55–41

History

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  1. Feb 14, 2022Introduced in Senate
  2. Feb 14, 2022 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  3. May 3, 2022Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  4. May 3, 2022 · SenateSenate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). (consideration: CR S2259-2266)
  5. May 3, 2022 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 360.
  6. May 3, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 41. Record Vote Number: 147.Senate · Roll call 147
  7. May 3, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 41. Record Vote Number: 147. (text: CR S2265-2266)Senate · Roll call 147
  8. May 4, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  9. May 6, 2022 · HouseReceived in the House.
  10. May 6, 2022 · HouseHeld at the desk.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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