House Bill 119, introduced in the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025, and sponsored by Representative Andy Biggs, prohibits entities that received federal funds from six major COVID-19 relief packages— including the CARES Act, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, Consolidated Appropriations Act, and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021—from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for their employees. The bill stipulates that any entity found imposing such mandates must return all funds received from these relief packages to the federal government. This legislation aims to preserve employer discretion in vaccination policies and prevent what it views as overreach by entities benefiting from federal financial support during the pandemic, with enforcement tied to financial accountability.
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Movement supports House Bill 119 as a Pro-MAHA bill, as it aligns with the movement’s commitment to individual autonomy and reducing corporate and governmental overreach in health decisions. MAHA emphasizes empowering individuals to make informed choices about their health, free from coercive mandates, especially when tied to federal funding that should prioritize public welfare over pharmaceutical interests. By penalizing entities that enforce vaccine mandates, this bill challenges the influence of Big Pharma and supports MAHA’s mission to address the chronic disease epidemic by fostering trust in health systems through transparency and personal freedom. This legislation reinforces MAHA’s goal of creating a healthier America by prioritizing individual rights and preventing top-down health policies that may not account for diverse health needs.
