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To direct the Secretary concerned to reinstate a member involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of the refusal of such member to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
12/30/2022, 4:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6633
Bill 117 hr 6633, also known as the "Reinstatement of Involuntarily Separated Members Act," aims to direct the Secretary concerned to reinstate a member of the Armed Forces who was involuntarily separated solely due to their refusal to receive a vaccination against COVID-19. The bill seeks to address the issue of service members being discharged from the military for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, which has become a contentious issue within the military.
If passed, this legislation would require the Secretary concerned, which could refer to the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Homeland Security, to reinstate any service member who was separated from the military solely due to their refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This reinstatement would be mandatory and would not be subject to any additional conditions or requirements.
The bill is aimed at ensuring that service members are not unfairly discharged from the military for their personal beliefs or decisions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. It seeks to protect the rights of service members while also ensuring that the military maintains a strong and healthy force to carry out its mission effectively. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6633 is a response to the growing issue of service members being discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine and aims to provide a pathway for reinstatement for those individuals who were separated solely for this reason.
If passed, this legislation would require the Secretary concerned, which could refer to the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Homeland Security, to reinstate any service member who was separated from the military solely due to their refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This reinstatement would be mandatory and would not be subject to any additional conditions or requirements.
The bill is aimed at ensuring that service members are not unfairly discharged from the military for their personal beliefs or decisions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. It seeks to protect the rights of service members while also ensuring that the military maintains a strong and healthy force to carry out its mission effectively. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6633 is a response to the growing issue of service members being discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine and aims to provide a pathway for reinstatement for those individuals who were separated solely for this reason.
Congressional Summary of HR 6633
This bill requires the military departments to reinstate individuals (upon their request) who were involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely based on their refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Such individuals must be reinstated in the grade they held prior to the separation.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6633
Bill HR 6633 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2022. Bill HR 6633 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2022. Bill HR 6633's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of February 7, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6633
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
46Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
46Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6633
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Military medicine
- Military personnel and dependents
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6633
To direct the Secretary concerned to reinstate a member involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of the refusal of such member to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
To direct the Secretary concerned to reinstate a member involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of the refusal of such member to receive a vaccination against COVID-19.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6633
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