# 117-hr-6502: Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act

117-hr-6502, Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-6502
- Congress: 117
- Title: Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced: 2022-01-25
- Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 21
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for a record system that captures religious accommodations (e.g., exemptions) related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements requested by or granted to an employee, contractor, volunteer, or any other person.

## Cosponsors (21)

- Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA), 2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), 2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] (R-GA), 2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-At Large] (R-MT), 2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7] (R-OH), 2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] (R-TX), 2022-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2022-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2022-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2022-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] (R-FL), 2022-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2022-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX), 2022-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9] (R-NC), 2022-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] (R-OR), 2022-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5] (R-AL), 2022-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2022-02-25T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-6502 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6502)

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