S. 2843 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2843 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2021Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To prohibit the imposition of a fine, fee, or taxation on any person for violation of a COVID–19 vaccine mandate issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or any other executive agency, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxation Without Congressional Consent Act. 2. Prohibition on OSHA and other executive agencies imposing fines, fees, or taxes with respect to COVID–19 vaccine mandates (a) In general No fine, fee, or taxation shall be imposed on any person for violating a COVID–19 vaccine mandate issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or any other executive agency. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) COVID–19 vaccine mandate The term COVID–19 vaccine mandate means any requirement that an individual receive a COVID–19 vaccine, including any requirement that an employer require an employee or independent contractor to receive such a vaccine. (2) Executive agency The term executive agency has the meaning given such term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Person The term person has the meaning given such term in section 2510 of title 18, United States Code. (c) 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.