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

1/17/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 119 s 117, also known as the "Armed Forces COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Remedies Act," aims to provide remedies to 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 been separated from the military for refusing to comply with the vaccine mandate.

Under this legislation, service members who have been discharged or faced adverse actions due to the vaccine mandate will have the opportunity to seek remedies through a review process. This process will allow service members to present evidence and arguments in support of their case, with the goal of ensuring fair treatment and due process.

The bill also includes provisions to ensure that service members who have been discharged or faced adverse actions due to the vaccine mandate are provided with appropriate support and resources to help them transition back to civilian life. This may include access to healthcare, mental health services, and other forms of assistance. Overall, Bill 119 s 117 seeks to address the concerns of service members who have been impacted by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and to ensure that they are treated fairly and provided with the support they need during this challenging time.
Congress
119

Number
S - 117

Introduced on
2025-01-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 119 s 117, also known as the "Armed Forces COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Remedies Act," aims to provide remedies to 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 been separated from the military for refusing to comply with the vaccine mandate.

Under this legislation, service members who have been discharged or faced adverse actions due to the vaccine mandate will have the opportunity to seek remedies through a review process. This process will allow service members to present evidence and arguments in support of their case, with the goal of ensuring fair treatment and due process.

The bill also includes provisions to ensure that service members who have been discharged or faced adverse actions due to the vaccine mandate are provided with appropriate support and resources to help them transition back to civilian life. This may include access to healthcare, mental health services, and other forms of assistance. Overall, Bill 119 s 117 seeks to address the concerns of service members who have been impacted by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and to ensure that they are treated fairly and provided with the support they need during this challenging time.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to provide remedies to members of the Armed Forces discharged or subject to adverse action under the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.