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117-hr-6288117th Congress

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

Sponsored By: Representative Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

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Summary

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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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

NJ • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/20/2021

  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 12/23/2021

  • Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 1/10/2022

  • Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 1/13/2022

  • Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 1/19/2022

  • Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 1/19/2022

  • Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/19/2022

  • Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 1/25/2022

  • Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 1/25/2022

  • Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 2/28/2022

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