Service Restoration Act

Service Restoration Act

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 solely on the basis that the member refuses to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

Individuals who were involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of their refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccination must be reinstated in the grade they held prior to the separation. In computing retired or retainer pay, the military department concerned must include the time between the involuntary separation and reinstatement of the individual.

The military department concerned must expunge adverse actions or references to involuntary separation related to the refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccination from an individual's service record.

Bill 117 HR 6649, also known as the Service Restoration Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide funding and support for the restoration of essential services in communities that have been impacted by natural disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods.

The Service Restoration Act proposes to allocate federal funds to help rebuild infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and power lines, that have been damaged or destroyed during a natural disaster. This funding would also be used to support the repair and restoration of essential services, such as water and electricity, in affected communities.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the process for accessing federal assistance for disaster recovery efforts. This would help expedite the restoration of services and infrastructure in impacted areas, allowing communities to recover more quickly and effectively. Overall, the Service Restoration Act aims to provide much-needed support to communities that have been devastated by natural disasters, helping them rebuild and recover in a timely manner. This legislation is an important step towards ensuring that communities are able to bounce back from disasters and continue to thrive in the future.