Revocation of Certain Executive Orders
Revokes two 2021 executive orders that required COVID-19 vaccination for federal employees and COVID safety protocols for federal contractors, effectively ending those federal mandates.
What this order does
What it orders
The order revokes Executive Order 14042, which required federal contractors to maintain COVID-19 safety protocols, and Executive Order 14043, which required COVID-19 vaccination for federal employees. Both were signed on September 9, 2021.
The order contains standard general provisions clarifying that it does not impair existing agency authority, must be implemented consistent with applicable law and available appropriations, and creates no enforceable legal rights or benefits for any party against the federal government.
Who it affects
Federal employees who were previously subject to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and federal contractors and their employees who were subject to COVID safety protocol requirements under the two revoked orders.
Why it matters
Federal employees and contractors are no longer subject to COVID-19 vaccination requirements or mandated safety protocols under these orders. Agencies administering the prior mandates must discontinue enforcement of those specific requirements.