Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 14, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 6288
To establish certain protections for members of the Armed Forces who refuse to receive vaccinations against COVID-19.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 14, 2021)
This bill requires that a discharge or dismissal of a member of the Armed Forces must be characterized as honorable in situations where the individual was discharged or dismissed solely for refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Such individuals may not be denied retired or retainer pay or any benefits through the Department of Defense or Department of Veterans Affairs solely on the basis that they refused to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
What just happenedDec 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseDec 14, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House