S. 2850 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2850 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 exempt individuals from complying with a Federal COVID–19 vaccine mandate on the basis of a personal belief, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Biden Can't Force Me Act. 2. Personal belief exemption from COVID–19 vaccine mandates (a) In general Any COVID–19 vaccine mandate issued by an Act of Congress or by an executive agency shall include an exemption for any individual who has a sincerely held belief that inclines the individual to refuse the receipt of a COVID–19 vaccine. (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. (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.