Walberg Statement on OSHA's Vaccine Mandate for Private Businesses

Statement

Washington, D.C.--Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) issued the following statement after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a rule imposing a COVID-19 vaccine-and-testing mandate on private businesses with 100 or more employees. The proposed rule impacts more than 80 million workers across the country.

"The Biden administration's vaccine mandate is a serious overreach that will inflict further harm on an already hobbled economy. In the middle of a nationwide labor shortage, this heavy-handed mandate will place more undue burdens on job creators, cause more workers to lose their livelihoods, and escalate the supply chain crisis. It couldn't come at a worse time as we approach the holiday season.

"What's more, this rule was hastily conceived and it is likely that OSHA does not possess the legal authority to impose such a sweeping mandate. I have long supported the vaccine's development and encouraged folks to consult with their doctor about the best medical decision. The issue here is a top-down government mandate that infringes on individual freedom. These are personal choices that should be made by patients not politicians."

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