On the recordAugust 6, 2022
this motion is just another effort to delay or kill this incredibly important bill and would effectively remove the requirement for students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in DC public schools. Vaccines have proven to be effective at preventing the spread of this harmful disease, and DC public schools now require FDA-approved COVID- 19 vaccines for eligible students, just like they do for measles and hepatitis A and hepatitis B. The requirement for DC public school students to be vaccinated against this virus was enacted by the District of Columbia's City Council, a body that was duly elected by 700,000 Americans living in our Nation's Capital. This motion would unnecessarily meddle with local, Washington, DC, government and delay or kill this vital bill we are here to pass today. I urge my colleagues to oppose this measure. Vote on Motion to Commit The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on the motion.
