H.R. 185 · 118th Congress

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.

Introduced on Jan 9, 2023 by Thomas Massie (R-KY-4). 32 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Feb 13, 2023): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jan 9, 2023
Cosponsors
32
0 from the other party
Policy area
Health
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Progress

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  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
  • Aviation and airports
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Health information and medical records
  • Immunology and vaccination
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Travel and tourism
  • World health

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

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

Thomas MassieR-KY-4Sponsor

Republicans · 32

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Feb 8, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 210–222
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Feb 8, 2023· House· Amendments· Agreed to 253–168
  3. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Feb 8, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 207–220
  4. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Feb 8, 2023· House· Amendments· Agreed to 426–8
  5. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Feb 8, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 209–224
  6. On Motion to Recommit
    Feb 8, 2023· House· Procedural· Failed 208–220
  7. On Passage
    Feb 8, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 227–201

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Jan 9, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jan 9, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Jan 9, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  4. Jan 20, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  5. Feb 7, 2023 · HouseRules 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.
  6. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 97. (consideration: CR H747-757; text: CR H752-753)
  7. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseRule 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.
  8. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 97 and Rule XVIII.
  9. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Kiley to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  10. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 185.
  11. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  12. Feb 8, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  13. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  14. Feb 8, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  15. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  16. Feb 8, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  17. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  18. Feb 8, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  19. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  20. Feb 8, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  21. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseMr. Bucshon moved that the committee rise.
  22. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  23. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 185 as unfinished business.
  24. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H757-762)
  25. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  26. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseUNFINISHED 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.
  27. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 185.
  28. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  29. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  30. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseMs. Schrier moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H760)
  31. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  32. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by recorded vote: 208 - 220 (Roll no. 115).House · Roll call 115
  33. Feb 8, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 201 (Roll no. 116).House · Roll call 116
  34. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 201 (Roll no. 116).House · Roll call 116
  35. Feb 8, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  36. Feb 9, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  37. Feb 13, 2023 · SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14.

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Who lobbied on it

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  1. Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (d/b/a Airlines for America)5 reports
    $7M reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

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