This amendment will provide clarity that research conducted by the Department of Defense is included in the research registration process outlined in the bill. It also requires the Office of the Inspector General at the Department of…

Again, we need to implement the HALT Fentanyl Act now. Any further delay, including the Biden administration slow- walking its implementation, is unacceptable. I again urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of…

I point out that this is fentanyl poisoning, and just because people use illicit drugs, they certainly don't deserve to die from it. Madam Chair, I rise in strong support of the HALT Fentanyl Act. In 2022, roughly 75,000 Americans died…

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…

I want to reiterate, as a physician, I believe the vaccines are safe and effective, and I would hope that people can make the personal choice to get vaccinated. It should be just that, their personal choice, not the choice of the Federal…

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…

I just want to remind everyone that CMS doesn't mandate any other vaccine, and this also doesn't preclude local hospital systems, local governments, or State governments from mandating a vaccine. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the…

CMS mandates one vaccine, COVID-19. They don't mandate any other vaccines. That doesn't mean healthcare workers don't get the COVID-19 vaccine. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Washington (Mrs. Rodgers), the…

Viral diseases like measles have been around for centuries. COVID-19 likely will also be persistent. So, when do my Democratic colleagues propose that this Federal mandate end? I propose that we pass this legislation and end it. Mr…

The move was unprecedented. CMS does not impose such a mandate for any other vaccine. Furthermore, the vaccine, while effective at preventing severe disease and death, is not shown to totally prevent transmission of the virus. It was…

May I inquire as to how much time remains on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Indiana has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey has 7 minutes remaining.

I support vaccination of healthcare workers. I just don't think that CMS should be mandating it nationally. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter), a pharmacist.