To establish certain protections for individuals involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of refusing to receive vaccinations against COVID-19.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 25, 2022)
This bill requires the reinstatement of individuals who were discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces solely because they refused to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Specifically, such individuals must be reinstated, at their request, in the same rank and grade they held at the time of their separation from the Armed Forces.
The discharge or dismissal of such individuals must be characterized as honorable.
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 they refused to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
What just happenedApr 25, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 25, 2022
- Apr 25, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Apr 25, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 25, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House