Vance aims for Senate floor vote on bill against federal mask mandates.
Sen. J.D. Vance Introduces Bill to Ban Federal Mask Mandates
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) is taking a stand against federal mask mandates with his newly introduced bill. In an effort to force floor consideration, Vance’s office announced that he will request unanimous consent on Thursday. The bill aims to prevent the federal government from reimposing mask mandates for domestic air travel, public transportation, and schools.
Vance is determined to make a statement and challenge his Democratic colleagues. While it is expected that his unanimous consent request will be met with objection, Vance believes it is crucial to address the issue. “Multiple entities within our government, within the public health bureaucracy, there are local schools in the D.C. area now reimposing mask mandates, this is coming back unless we stop it from happening,” Vance stated.
The bill, known as the “Freedom to Breathe Act,” is an opportunity for bipartisan cooperation. Vance invites Democrats to join him in voting against mask mandates if they truly believe they are unnecessary. “If they say the mask mandates are not coming back, then come to the Senate floor, vote with us, and say ‘no more mask mandates.’ Let’s make it bipartisan,” he urged.
Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Mike Braun (R-IN) have co-sponsored the legislation. However, with a Democratic-led Senate, it is unlikely that the bill will receive floor time.
Vance is passionate about preventing the return of mask mandates, as he believes they are being used to divide the country. “They use these mandates to turn one half [of] the country against the other half. That’s what all tyrants do,” he emphasized.
The push for this legislation comes in response to a Maryland school district’s recent attempt to reinstitute mask mandates. Additionally, it coincides with President Joe Biden’s decision to wear a mask indoors after first lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
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