Pelosi Keeps Mask Mandate for House Floor, Sparks GOP Backlash.<br />On May 13, the CDC updated its mask guidance, saying fully-vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks in most indoor and outdoor settings. .<br />That same evening, <br />a mask mandate was issued <br />by Congressional attending <br />physician Dr. Brian P. Monahan. .<br />It was reiterated by <br />House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.<br />The House mask mandate will remain in place <br />“until all Members and floor staff are fully vaccinated.” .<br />Several GOP House Representatives have not been vaccinated because they have either already had COVID-19 or they have publicly taken a stand against the vaccine.<br />Minority Whip Steve Scalise, (R-LA), <br />spoke out against Pelosi on Fox News.<br />It’s about control. She wants to control the House, Rep. Steve Scalise, (R-LA), Minority Whip, <br />via 'The Washington Post'.<br />Last month, Pelosi spoke about the issue of <br />House lawmakers getting vaccinated.<br />You would hope that science would guide them to protect themselves, their family members and be good colleagues in the workplace to get vaccinated, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, (D-CA), House Speaker, <br />via 'The Washington Post'.<br />And the sooner that happens, the better for everything, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, (D-CA), House Speaker, <br />via 'The Washington Post'
