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Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022
12/30/2022, 12:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7890
Bill 117 HR 7890, also known as the Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to protect the religious freedom and conscience rights of cadets and midshipmen at military service academies.
The bill specifically aims to ensure that cadets and midshipmen are not discriminated against or punished for expressing their religious beliefs or moral convictions. It prohibits military service academies from taking adverse actions against cadets and midshipmen based on their beliefs, including denying them promotions, assignments, or opportunities for advancement.
Additionally, the bill requires military service academies to provide accommodations for cadets and midshipmen to practice their religious beliefs, such as allowing them time off for religious observances and providing access to religious services and materials. Overall, the Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022 seeks to uphold the constitutional rights of cadets and midshipmen to freely exercise their religious beliefs and moral convictions while serving in the military. It is currently under review in Congress and has garnered support from various religious and civil liberties organizations.
The bill specifically aims to ensure that cadets and midshipmen are not discriminated against or punished for expressing their religious beliefs or moral convictions. It prohibits military service academies from taking adverse actions against cadets and midshipmen based on their beliefs, including denying them promotions, assignments, or opportunities for advancement.
Additionally, the bill requires military service academies to provide accommodations for cadets and midshipmen to practice their religious beliefs, such as allowing them time off for religious observances and providing access to religious services and materials. Overall, the Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022 seeks to uphold the constitutional rights of cadets and midshipmen to freely exercise their religious beliefs and moral convictions while serving in the military. It is currently under review in Congress and has garnered support from various religious and civil liberties organizations.
Congressional Summary of HR 7890
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 HR 7890
Bill HR 7890 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7890 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7890's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. as of May 31, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7890
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
40Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
40Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7890
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 HR 7890
Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022
Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act of 2022
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 HR 7890
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