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To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
12/30/2022, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3860
Bill 117 HR 3860, also known as the "To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19" bill, aims to prevent any mandate that would require members of the US Armed Forces to receive a vaccination for COVID-19. The bill seeks to protect the rights of military personnel to make their own decisions regarding their health and medical treatment.
If passed, this legislation would prohibit any branch of the military from enforcing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy on its members. This means that service members would not be required to receive the vaccine, even if it is recommended by health officials or deemed necessary for public health reasons.
Supporters of the bill argue that mandating vaccinations infringes on individual freedoms and personal autonomy. They believe that members of the military should have the right to make their own choices about their health care, including whether or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Opponents of the bill, however, may argue that mandatory vaccinations are necessary to protect the health and safety of military personnel and the general public. They may argue that requiring vaccinations is a reasonable measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the military and to ensure readiness and operational effectiveness. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3860 raises important questions about individual rights, public health, and military policy. It will be interesting to see how this legislation progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the vaccination policies of the US Armed Forces.
If passed, this legislation would prohibit any branch of the military from enforcing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy on its members. This means that service members would not be required to receive the vaccine, even if it is recommended by health officials or deemed necessary for public health reasons.
Supporters of the bill argue that mandating vaccinations infringes on individual freedoms and personal autonomy. They believe that members of the military should have the right to make their own choices about their health care, including whether or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Opponents of the bill, however, may argue that mandatory vaccinations are necessary to protect the health and safety of military personnel and the general public. They may argue that requiring vaccinations is a reasonable measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the military and to ensure readiness and operational effectiveness. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3860 raises important questions about individual rights, public health, and military policy. It will be interesting to see how this legislation progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the vaccination policies of the US Armed Forces.
Congressional Summary of HR 3860
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 because the member refuses to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3860
Bill HR 3860 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2021. Bill HR 3860 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2021. Bill HR 3860's most recent activity was Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Long. Petition No: 117-8. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/20211101?CongressNum=117">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) as of November 1, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3860
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
186Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
186Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3860
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Defense spending
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Health programs administration and funding
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Military medicine
- Military personnel and dependents
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3860
To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3860
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