Larry Bucshon: “It is clear that the Biden administration has pushed its authorities past reasonable interpretation during the COVID- 19…”

“It is clear that the Biden administration has pushed its authorities past reasonable interpretation during the COVID- 19 pandemic. With everything from eviction moratoriums and student loan forgiveness to vaccine and mask mandates being challenged and defeated in court, it is clear that the Biden administration needs the oversight of Congress. The prohibition on rulemaking makes sure the CDC cannot impose a future COVID-19 vaccine requirement on international travelers and that the Biden administration would need to come to Congress for CDC to take such action in the future. H.R. 185 is a commonsense bill. As President Biden himself has stated: The ``pandemic is over.'' And, as he announced last week, the White House would end the current COVID-19 public health emergency effective May 11, 2023. We are currently one of the only countries still requiring any such vaccine mandate. The CDC itself has also acknowledged the vaccine does not prevent transmission. Why then are we still requiring a vaccine to enter our borders for legal travelers? Again, reminding everyone that for illegal travelers entering across the southern border, we are not requiring it. Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Maine (Mr. Golden). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”