Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-01-16

Bill 119 HR 511, also known as the "COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Remedies for Armed Forces Members Act," aims to provide remedies for members of the Armed Forces who have been discharged or faced adverse actions due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The bill addresses concerns raised by service members who have faced consequences such as discharge, demotion, or other adverse actions for refusing to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. It seeks to ensure that these service members have access to remedies and protections to address any negative impacts on their military careers. Specifically, the bill outlines provisions for service members to seek review of adverse actions related to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, including the opportunity to present evidence and arguments in their defense. It also establishes a process for service members to seek reinstatement or other remedies if they have been wrongfully discharged or subjected to adverse actions. Overall, Bill 119 HR 511 aims to protect the rights of service members in the Armed Forces who have faced consequences for their refusal to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. It seeks to ensure that these service members have access to fair and just remedies to address any negative impacts on their military careers.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Alternative Names

To provide remedies to members of the Armed Forces discharged or subject to adverse action under the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

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Potential Impact

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]

Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8]

Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]

Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]

Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13]

Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2]

Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]

Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]

Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3]

Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

Rep. McGuire, John [R-VA-5]

Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]

Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]

Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8]

Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]

Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]

Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13]

Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2]

Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]

Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]

Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3]

Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

Rep. McGuire, John [R-VA-5]

Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]

Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]

Rep. McDowell, Addison [R-NC-6]

Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]

Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8]

Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]

Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]

Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13]

Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2]

Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]

Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]

Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3]

Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]

Rep. McGuire, John [R-VA-5]

Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]

Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]

Rep. McDowell, Addison [R-NC-6]

Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]

Committees and Subcommittees

Armed Services Committee

Variations and Revisions

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Yehuda Adcock