Revocation of Certain Executive Orders

Jan 31, 2025

Summary

Cancels two previous executive orders that required COVID-19 safety rules and shots for federal workers and people who work with the government.

What problem does this solve?

Previous rules required federal workers and contractors to follow certain COVID-19 safety measures, including getting a vaccine. This order removes those requirements, giving workers more personal choice.

What does this order do?

Cancels COVID safety rules for federal contractors

Gets rid of Executive Order 14042, which required federal contractors to follow certain COVID-19 safety rules.

Ends vaccine rule for federal employees

Gets rid of Executive Order 14043, which made federal employees get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Who does this affect?

Federal employees
Federal contractors

What is the real world impact?

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Removes COVID-19 requirements for federal workers

Ends the rules that made federal workers and contractors follow certain COVID-19 safety steps, including getting vaccinated. This gives them more choice about their health.

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Could be seen as a political statement

Canceling these specific orders could be a way to show a different approach to public health rules and federal worker requirements compared to the previous administration.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately on January 21, 2025.