EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Rand Paul, along with several Republican colleagues, is introducing legislation to prohibit federal mask mandates on public transportation related to the coronavirus pandemic. The bill, "Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 2021," is set to be introduced by Paul, R-Ky., Wednesday, and is co-sponsored by Republican Sens. SCOTT INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO DROP FEDERAL MASK MANDATES ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONThe legislation prohibits federal agencies from imposing "any federal requirement related to COVID-19 that an individual wear a face mask when utilizing any conveyance…or transportation hub." "I am introducing the Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 2021 to put a stop to this nanny state mandate of requiring masks on public transportation." SCOTT INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT TSA FROM REQUIRING PROOF OF COVID VACCINES FOR TRAVELERSThe CDC has not issued updated guidance on mask-wearing on public transportation at this point.

Source: Fox News July 14, 2021 15:00 UTC