The Senate approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate on Wednesday. The mandate requires businesses with 100 or more employees must have their employees vaccinated or be tested weekly.
This week, a federal court granted Alabama’s motion for an injunction against the vaccination requirement.
Indiana Senator Mike Braun sponsored the Congressional Review Act, which passed the Senate by a vote of 52-48.
The Congressional Review Act (CRA), which was signed into law in 1996, is a tool Congress may use to overturn rules issued by federal agencies. The CRA requires agencies to report on their rulemaking activities to Congress and provides Congress with a special set of procedures to consider legislation to overturn those rules.
Senator Richard Shelby issued a statement expressing appreciation for the efforts to overturn the mandate arguing the mandate is government overreach.
“As I’ve said before, President Biden’s vaccine mandate violates our constitutional liberties and is federal overreach at its finest. Today I was proud to vote for Senator Braun’s CRA to overturn that mandate. While I urge people to consult with their doctor about getting vaccinated, I believe our individual freedoms and rights are of the utmost importance,” stated Senator Shelby.
The CRA would provide fast-track procedures for Congress to consider a joint resolution to overturn an agency’s rule.
The bill will head to the House, where it will face opposition from Democrats.
