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Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 4:48 PM
Congressional Summary of S 4304
Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022
This bill provides that a cadet or midshipman at a federal service academy (e.g., the U.S. Naval Academy) may not be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition for graduation and may not be dismissed from the academy as a result of refusing to be vaccinated.
Cadets and midshipmen who are prohibited from fulfilling their service agreement due to their refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccination may not be subjected to repayment provisions (e.g., bonus repayment) or specified debt repayment collections.
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Current Status of Bill S 4304
Bill S 4304 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2022. Bill S 4304 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 25, 2022. Bill S 4304's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of May 25, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4304
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4304
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Debt collection
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Higher education
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Military education and training
- Military personnel and dependents
- Student aid and college costs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4304
Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022
Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022
A bill to prohibit unfair treatment of cadets and midshipmen who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4304
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