To establish certain protections for members of the Armed Forces who refuse to receive vaccinations against COVID-19, and to increase basic pay for members of the uniformed services.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 19, 2022)
This bill addresses the COVID-19 vaccine for members of the Armed Forces and basic pay for members of the uniformed services. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also prohibits adverse action (e.g., punishment) being taken against a member of the Armed Forces because the member refuses to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
The bill also increases the rate of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services by 2.7% starting on January 1, 2023. Uniformed services means members of the Armed Forces, the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service.
What just happenedJan 19, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 19, 2022
- Jan 19, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Jan 19, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 19, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House