# 119-hr-120: No Mandates Act

119-hr-120, No Mandates Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-120
- Congress: 119
- Title: No Mandates Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-03
- Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Would prohibit COVID-19 vaccination mandates by federal entities.** This bill would also bar proof-of-vaccination requirements for access to federal property and services and create federal funding limits tied to vaccination rules. - Federal agencies would be barred from issuing any rule, regulation, or guidance that requires an individual to get a COVID-19 vaccine. It defines "agency" by cross-reference to 5 U.S.C. 551. - People seeking entry to federal property, use of federal services, or access to congressional grounds would not be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. - Entities that received certain COVID-19 relief or any federal funds after enactment would be prohibited from conditioning services on vaccination and would have to repay federal funds if they impose such requirements. The bill names six COVID-19 relief laws that trigger the funding restriction.

## Provisions PRIA read

- No vaccine requirement for federally funded services: benefit, low. If enacted, entities that took listed COVID-19 relief funds (like the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan) or that get any new federal funds would not be allowed to require you to be vaccinated to receive their services. If an entity still requires vaccination, it would have to repay the governm…
- Agencies barred from COVID vaccine mandates: mixed, high. If enacted, federal agencies (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 551) would not be able to issue any rule, regulation, or guidance that requires individuals to get a COVID-19 vaccine. This would take effect upon enactment.
- No vaccine proof to enter federal sites: mixed, low. If enacted, you would not have to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enter federal buildings or get federal services. The same ban would apply to entering congressional grounds or using congressional services. You could not be denied entry or services for not being vaccinated. This would take…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-25: FairTax Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9200: Secure the Border Act of 2026
- 119-hr-624: RIFLE Act of 2025
- 119-hr-8206: Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-6225: PAUSE Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1897: ESA Amendments Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-120 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/120)

## Related
- [119-hr-25: FairTax Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-25)
- [119-hr-9200: Secure the Border Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9200)
- [119-hr-624: RIFLE Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-624)
- [119-hr-8206: Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8206)
- [119-hr-6225: PAUSE Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6225)
- [119-hr-1897: ESA Amendments Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1897)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-120 (as of 2026-04-21).