Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5128
GRACE Act
Refreshed 32 min ago
Introduced 2026-07-23Topic: education · public health · civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would bar federal education funds from going to elementary schools, secondary schools, local school districts, or state education agencies that have a vaccination requirement unless they offer a religious exemption. Under the required policy, a person could be exempted if they, or a parent or guardian for a child under 18, state that getting the vaccine would violate a sincerely held religious belief. The school or agency could not require any documentation to support that statement. The bill covers vaccine requirements tied to enrollment, attendance, athletics or other student activities, and employment.
Sponsors
- Mike Lee Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | refer |
| 2026-07-23 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |