H.R. 1342 · 117th Congress
To authorize a study on the efficacy and potential negative impacts of masks to human health, and for other…
Full title
To authorize a study on the efficacy and potential negative impacts of masks to human health, and for other purposes.
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This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the efficacy and adverse impacts of wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 25, 2021
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the efficacy and adverse impacts of wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
This study must specifically address
- the effectiveness of masks in preventing COVID-19 compared to less restrictive measures;
- safety concerns with the types of masks commonly worn, including N-95 and medical masks; and
- the potential negative health impacts of wearing masks.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To authorize a study on the efficacy and potential negative impacts of masks to human health, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Apr 28, 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 25, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.