HR 6288 · 117th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To establish certain protections for members of the Armed Forces who refuse to receive vaccinations against COVID-19.

Introduced 2021-12-14· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.(2021-12-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (10)

10 Republicans