Larry Bucshon: “This legislation is targeted to COVID-19, and has nothing to do with other diseases. Further, CDC does not have clear…”

“This legislation is targeted to COVID-19, and has nothing to do with other diseases. Further, CDC does not have clear authority to mandate vaccination requirements. The order referenced in legislation is implementing a Presidential proclamation and not a standing authority that CDC has. Further, almost every single one of CDC's overreaches in authority have been challenged. CDC is still fighting for their ability to require masks in public transit stations in court. They are still fighting that. Why would we adopt this amendment and signal that they have authority to mandate vaccinations in the future? I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment, and I yield to the primary sponsor of the underlying legislation, the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Massie).”