To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19.

12/30/2022, 5:47 PM

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also prohibits adverse action (e.g., punishment) being taken against a member of the Armed Forces because the member refuses to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Bill 117 HR 3860, also known as the "To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19" bill, aims to prevent any mandate that would require members of the US Armed Forces to receive a vaccination for COVID-19. The bill seeks to protect the rights of military personnel to make their own decisions regarding their health and medical treatment.

If passed, this legislation would prohibit any branch of the military from enforcing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy on its members. This means that service members would not be required to receive the vaccine, even if it is recommended by health officials or deemed necessary for public health reasons.

Supporters of the bill argue that mandating vaccinations infringes on individual freedoms and personal autonomy. They believe that members of the military should have the right to make their own choices about their health care, including whether or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Opponents of the bill, however, may argue that mandatory vaccinations are necessary to protect the health and safety of military personnel and the general public. They may argue that requiring vaccinations is a reasonable measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the military and to ensure readiness and operational effectiveness. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3860 raises important questions about individual rights, public health, and military policy. It will be interesting to see how this legislation progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the vaccination policies of the US Armed Forces.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 3860

Introduced on
2021-06-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/14/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also prohibits adverse action (e.g., punishment) being taken against a member of the Armed Forces because the member refuses to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Bill 117 HR 3860, also known as the "To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19" bill, aims to prevent any mandate that would require members of the US Armed Forces to receive a vaccination for COVID-19. The bill seeks to protect the rights of military personnel to make their own decisions regarding their health and medical treatment.

If passed, this legislation would prohibit any branch of the military from enforcing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy on its members. This means that service members would not be required to receive the vaccine, even if it is recommended by health officials or deemed necessary for public health reasons.

Supporters of the bill argue that mandating vaccinations infringes on individual freedoms and personal autonomy. They believe that members of the military should have the right to make their own choices about their health care, including whether or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Opponents of the bill, however, may argue that mandatory vaccinations are necessary to protect the health and safety of military personnel and the general public. They may argue that requiring vaccinations is a reasonable measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the military and to ensure readiness and operational effectiveness. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3860 raises important questions about individual rights, public health, and military policy. It will be interesting to see how this legislation progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the vaccination policies of the US Armed Forces.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Cardiovascular and respiratory health•
Defense spending•
Emergency medical services and trauma care•
Employment discrimination and employee rights•
Health programs administration and funding•
Immunology and vaccination•
Infectious and parasitic diseases•
Military medicine•
Military personnel and dependents

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Latest Summary8/2/2021

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to require a member of the Armed Forces to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also prohibits adverse action (e.g., punishment) being taken against a member of the Armed Forces because the member ...


Latest Action11/1/2021
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Long. Petition No: 117-8. (Discharge petition text with signatures.)