Although COVID-19 restrictions have already expired in the US, the CDC still requires that international travelers show proof of having been vaccinated for the disease when entering the country.
A group of Republican congressmen from Kentucky has introduced a bill that would prevent the CDC from implementing the requirement once and for all. The bill was co-sponsored by several of the state's House members.
According to Massie, many members of Congress aren't vaccinated. In addition, many of them cheered and shouted as they gathered in the Capitol last week.
The congressmen noted that the CDC's unscientific mandate has been separating people from their families for a long time.
I introduced HR 185 to end the COVID-19 vaccine mandate placed on international air travelers to the United States. Thank you to cosponsors @RepMaryMiller, @RepRalphNorman, @congbillposey, @RepGregSteube, @RepBrianMast and @RepCloudTX. https://t.co/ma1fypSDq7
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) January 12, 2023
This seems like a common sense solution. At present, a negative test for COVID-19 is not considered enough proof to enter the country. However, if you're not vaccinated, you can still be denied entry. This is because the authorities are worried that someone might bring the disease into the country.
Despite the fact that the COVID-19 vaccine can still protect people from serious illnesses and death, it does not prevent transmission or infection. So, does it matter whether or not international travelers are vaccinated?
In various regions around the world, where the COVID-19 vaccine is not widely available, the current mandate for international travelers has resulted in the punishment of unvaccinated individuals.
Here’s hoping Republicans can get this mandate off the books soon.
The preceding is a summary of an article that originally appeared on BASED POLITICS.
