To direct the Secretary concerned to reinstate a member involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of the refusal of such member to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Defense to reinstate any service member who was involuntarily discharged from the military solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. If a former service member requests to return, the military must restore them to the same rank or grade they held at the time of their separation. The legislation aims to provide a path back to active duty for those who were separated under the previous vaccine mandate, which has since been rescinded.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jan 9, 2025