A bill to prohibit the Department of Defense from discharging or withholding pay or benefits from members of the National Guard based on COVID-19 vaccination status.

2/10/2022, 5:52 AM

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from taking specified actions against a member of the National Guard based on whether the member has received a COVID-19 vaccine. Specifically, DOD may not (1) involuntarily discharge or discipline the member, (2) withhold pay or benefits from the member, or (3) prohibit the member from participating in training or using equipment.

Congress
117
Number
S - 3299
Introduced on
2021-12-01
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/2/2021
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Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from taking specified actions against a member of the National Guard based on whether the member has received a COVID-19 vaccine. Specifically, DOD may not (1) involuntarily discharge or discipline the member, (2) withhold pay or benefits from the member, or (3) prohibit the member from participating in training or using equipment.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit the Department of Defense from discharging or withholding pay or benefits from members of the National Guard based on COVID-19 vaccination status.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Cardiovascular and respiratory health•
Emergency medical services and trauma care•
Employment discrimination and employee rights•
Health care coverage and access•
Immunology and vaccination•
Infectious and parasitic diseases•
Military education and training•
Military medicine•
Military personnel and dependents•
National Guard and reserves•
Wages and earnings

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/7/2022

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from taking specified actions against a member of the National Guard based on whether the member has received a COVID-19 vaccine. Specifically, DOD may not (1) involuntarily discharge or discipl...

Latest Action12/2/2021
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 174.