Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 1381, called the COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act, would prohibit healthcare facilities and other entities from receiving federal funding if they refuse to provide medical treatment based on a patient's COVID-19 vaccination status. The bill applies to federal funds across all programs, with specific mention of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which are major sources of healthcare funding. This legislation would affect hospitals, clinics, and other medical providers that accept federal dollars, potentially influencing their treatment policies. The bill contains no specified timeline for implementation or funding amounts, as it is a restriction on how existing federal healthcare dollars can be used rather than an appropriation of new funds.
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