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Capito Joins Official Challenge to Biden's Private Sector Vaccine Mandate

Statement

Date: Nov. 3, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health and Health Care

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined 40 of her colleagues in moving to formally nullify President Joe Biden's private sector vaccine mandate requirement for employees at private businesses with more than 100 employees. The rule, expected to be issued this week, will affect more than 80 million Americans and imposes $14,000 fines for persons who do not comply.

"President Biden vowed last year that he would not impose a vaccine mandate, and now he's going back on his word," Senator Capito said. "Under the previous administration, three COVID-19 vaccines were developed, and I've consistently promoted their safety and effectiveness. But, the federal government should not be dictating to businesses that they must comply with a vaccine mandate or face fines, which will affect tens of millions of private sector employees. On behalf of every West Virginian who values their individual liberties, it's appropriate for Congress to challenge and overrule this federal overreach through the Congressional Review Act."


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