A coalition of House Democrats are pushing mandatory vaccinations for congressional lawmakers and their staff as coronavirus cases spike nationwide, Fox News learned Friday.
House Democrats have called on Capitol Attending Physician Dr. Brian Monahan to consider a vaccine requirement for all lawmakers and staffers or"at minimum, twice per week testing for those who are unable to verify positive vaccination status."In a draft letter obtained by Fox News Friday, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo.
"We know that your recommendations regarding the health and safety of the U.S. Capitol are free from partisan calculations and grounded in science, which is why we ask you to follow the science and require vaccination," Cleaver wrote."The unfortunate politicization of COVID-19 and our life-saving vaccines have already caused our nation immeasurable loss and incalculable pain."
Cleaver argued in his draft letter that the implementation of a vaccine requirement by a"nonpartisan" health official may even"contribute to the depoliticization" of the vaccine. The Missouri congressmen said exemptions would be granted to those who have"religious beliefs or health conditions" that bar them from receiving the vaccine.
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