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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2988
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 18, 2021
Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
A BILL
To require any COVID–19 vaccine mandate issued by Congress or an Executive agency to include informed parental consent for the administration of a COVID–19 vaccine to a minor, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Parental Consent for Vaccination Act
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Informed parental consent for COVID–19 vaccination
Definition
In this section, the term Executive agency has the meaning given the term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code.
Requirement
Any COVID–19 vaccine mandate issued by an Act of Congress or by an Executive agency shall require the written and informed consent of a legal guardian for the administration of a COVID–19 vaccine to an individual under the age of 18 years old.
Rule of construction
Nothing in this section shall be construed to allow for or otherwise authorize a COVID–19 vaccine mandate issued by an Act of Congress or by an Executive agency.