H.J.RES.72: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs"

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced Feb. 18, 2022
  • Latest Major Action April 27, 2022

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

135 (All Republicans)

Bill Version

Bill Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on February 3, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 3 statements associated with H.J.RES.72.

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 27, 2022

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Mast. Petition No: 117-14.

April 27, 2022

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Mast. Petition No: 117-14. (Discharge petition text with signatures.)

Feb. 21, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb. 18, 2022

Introduced in the House by Dan Bishop (R-N.C.)

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