; access to property An individual's right to petition the Federal Government and an individual's right to access Federal property shall not be affected because the individual is a qualified individual who has not received a COVID–19 vaccine. Proof of COVID–19 vaccination shall not be a requirement for access to Federal property or Federal services, or for access to congressional grounds or services. (c) Exception relating to admission and departure of aliens (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security may request, require, and collect vaccination records providing evidence of vaccination for COVID–19, SARS–CoV–2, or any variant of COVID–19 or SARS–CoV–2 from any alien (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) ) seeking admission to the United States or departing the United States, to the extent necessary to ensure public health. (2) Recordkeeping The Secretary of Homeland Security may maintain such evidence of vaccination and any ancillary documentation for a period the Secretary considers necessary. (3) Privacy Information collected or maintained under paragraph (1) or (2) may not be transmitted or communicated to any entity or individual other than an employee of the Department of Homeland Security designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. (4) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to provide an alien a right or an enforceable action relating to the admission of the alien to the United States or authorization to remain in the United States.