In a decisive move to undo pandemic-era mandates, the Trump administration has directed all federal agencies to permanently delete employee COVID-19 vaccination records and exemption requests unless workers choose to keep them.
The directive, issued Friday by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), gives agencies 90 days to erase this sensitive information from personnel files.
The order is part of a broader effort to reverse what officials describe as “harmful pandemic-era policies” implemented under the Biden administration.
OPM Director Scott Kupor condemned the past restrictions, saying, “Things got out of hand during the pandemic, and federal workers were fired, punished or sidelined for simply making a personal medical decision. That should never have happened. Thanks to President [Donald] Trump’s leadership, we’re making sure the excesses of that era do not have lingering effects on federal workers.”
The move follows the repeal of Biden’s controversial Executive Order 14043, signed in September 2021, which mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for all federal employees.
That mandate sparked numerous lawsuits from employees, unions, and states who argued it violated constitutional rights and federal labor laws, per Fox News.
A federal appeals court blocked enforcement of the vaccine mandate in 2022. Biden officially repealed it in May 2023, after which the OPM reminded agencies that the order was no longer valid.
The OPM’s memo also instructed human resources directors to ensure job postings did not require compliance with the now-revoked mandate.
Under the new guidance, federal agencies are prohibited from using a person’s vaccination status or exemption history in any employment decision, including hiring, promotions, discipline, or termination.
The directive states that all vaccine-related records, both electronic and physical, must be permanently removed from personnel files unless the employee opts out within 90 days.
Agencies must certify their compliance with the memo by September 8, 2025. This deadline underscores the administration’s commitment to fully erasing the vestiges of COVID-era vaccine mandates from the federal workforce.
The directive comes amid ongoing debates over the role of government mandates in public health crises. Many federal workers faced job loss, suspension, or disciplinary action for refusing vaccination under previous policies. This rollback aims to restore trust and fairness among federal employees who felt unfairly targeted.
The Biden administration’s vaccine mandate was initially intended to protect public health and curb the spread of COVID-19 within federal workplaces. However, critics argued that it infringed on personal liberties and led to workforce shortages. Legal challenges intensified as courts weighed constitutional protections against government health policies.
OPM’s recent memo marks a significant pivot from pandemic policies, reinforcing that vaccination status will no longer be a factor in federal employment decisions. The move signals a broader effort to move beyond pandemic-era restrictions and restore personal choice in the workplace.
This action is consistent with Trump’s broader agenda to roll back pandemic-related regulations and protect individual freedoms. It also reflects the administration’s responsiveness to lawsuits and public concerns about privacy and employment rights.
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