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To establish certain protections for members of the Armed Forces who refuse to receive vaccinations against COVID-19, and to increase basic pay for members of the uniformed services.
12/30/2022, 3:49 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6429
Bill 117 hr 6429, also known as the "Armed Forces COVID-19 Vaccination Protection and Pay Increase Act," aims to provide protections for members of the Armed Forces who choose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also seeks to increase the basic pay for members of the uniformed services.
The bill includes provisions that would prevent any adverse actions, such as disciplinary measures or discharge, against service members who refuse to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This protection is intended to respect the personal beliefs and choices of service members regarding their own health care decisions.
Additionally, the bill proposes an increase in basic pay for members of the uniformed services. This pay raise is aimed at recognizing the dedication and sacrifices made by service members in their roles to protect and serve the country. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6429 seeks to balance the rights and freedoms of service members with the need to ensure the health and safety of the military community. It also aims to provide fair compensation for the important work and service provided by members of the uniformed services.
The bill includes provisions that would prevent any adverse actions, such as disciplinary measures or discharge, against service members who refuse to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This protection is intended to respect the personal beliefs and choices of service members regarding their own health care decisions.
Additionally, the bill proposes an increase in basic pay for members of the uniformed services. This pay raise is aimed at recognizing the dedication and sacrifices made by service members in their roles to protect and serve the country. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6429 seeks to balance the rights and freedoms of service members with the need to ensure the health and safety of the military community. It also aims to provide fair compensation for the important work and service provided by members of the uniformed services.
Congressional Summary of HR 6429
This bill addresses the COVID-19 vaccine for members of the Armed Forces and basic pay for members of the uniformed services. Specifically, the 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.
The bill also increases the rate of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services by 2.7% starting on January 1, 2023. Uniformed services means members of the Armed Forces, the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6429
Bill HR 6429 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 19, 2022. Bill HR 6429 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 19, 2022. Bill HR 6429's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of January 19, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6429
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6429
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Defense spending
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Military medicine
- Military personnel and dependents
- Wages and earnings
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6429
To establish certain protections for members of the Armed Forces who refuse to receive vaccinations against COVID-19, and to increase basic pay for members of the uniformed services.
To establish certain protections for members of the Armed Forces who refuse to receive vaccinations against COVID-19, and to increase basic pay for members of the uniformed services.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6429
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