Reps. Cammack, Bilirakis Introduce SMALL GOVT Act To Empower Americans & Protect Against Medical Discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) joined Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) to introduce the Stopping Mandates And Limiting Large Government Overreach By Valuing Truth Act (SMALL GOVT Act) to help protect Americans' medical freedom.

The SMALL GOVT Act prohibits any entity from receiving federal funding if it discriminates on the basis of COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated, unvaccinated, or having obtained natural immunity. The bill also requires patients to give informed consent before receiving a COVID vaccine and for parental consent to be given before a minor can be vaccinated against COVID.

"I'm pleased to join Rep. Bilirakis on the SMALL GOVT Act to protect Americans' medical freedom and prevent discrimination on the basis of COVID vaccination status," said Rep. Cammack. "I've said it repeatedly and I’ll say it again: the government cannot make these important medical decisions for you, and our bill will only reinforce this by preventing the use of federal funds by any organization that attempts to weaponize COVID vaccination status. It is unacceptable and I remain committed to ensuring medical freedom for all."

"All Americans deserve the freedom to make their own informed, personal choices about their healthcare decisions. After consultation with my physician, I made the personal decision that vaccination was right for me," said Rep. Bilirakis. "Every American should have that same opportunity. And, taxpayer dollars should never be used to fund organizations that choose to violate this basic premise and discriminate on the basis of vaccine status. Additionally, parents should always be empowered when it comes to healthcare decision-making for their children. This legislation addresses all three of these key issues. I will keep fighting to protect these basic medical freedoms for all Americans."

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