Prohibition on establishment of requirements for members of the Armed Forces to wear masks

(a) Prohibition Subject to subsection (b) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, no officer or employee of the Federal Government may establish, implement, or enforce any requirement for members of the Armed Forces to wear a face mask while serving on active duty. (b) Exception The Secretary of Defense may require members of the Armed Forces whose duties include activities that traditionally involve wearing personal protective equipment or other face masks for operational or safety reasons to wear such equipment, including an appropriate face mask, while performing such duties.