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Vaccine Discharge Parity Act
3/18/2024, 9:54 PM
Summary of Bill HR 291
Bill 118 hr 291, also known as the Vaccine Discharge Parity Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that members of the military who receive a vaccine discharge for medical reasons are treated the same as those who receive a discharge for other medical conditions.
The bill aims to address the disparity in benefits and services that can occur when a member of the military is discharged due to a vaccine-related medical issue. Currently, individuals who are discharged for vaccine-related reasons may not be eligible for the same benefits and services as those who are discharged for other medical conditions.
If passed, the Vaccine Discharge Parity Act would require the Department of Defense to provide equal benefits and services to all individuals who are discharged from the military due to a vaccine-related medical issue. This would ensure that these individuals are not unfairly disadvantaged and are able to access the support they need. Overall, the bill seeks to promote fairness and equality for members of the military who are discharged for vaccine-related medical reasons. It aims to ensure that all individuals who serve in the military are treated with the same level of respect and support, regardless of the circumstances of their discharge.
The bill aims to address the disparity in benefits and services that can occur when a member of the military is discharged due to a vaccine-related medical issue. Currently, individuals who are discharged for vaccine-related reasons may not be eligible for the same benefits and services as those who are discharged for other medical conditions.
If passed, the Vaccine Discharge Parity Act would require the Department of Defense to provide equal benefits and services to all individuals who are discharged from the military due to a vaccine-related medical issue. This would ensure that these individuals are not unfairly disadvantaged and are able to access the support they need. Overall, the bill seeks to promote fairness and equality for members of the military who are discharged for vaccine-related medical reasons. It aims to ensure that all individuals who serve in the military are treated with the same level of respect and support, regardless of the circumstances of their discharge.
Congressional Summary of HR 291
Vaccine Discharge Parity Act
This bill ensures that members of the Armed Forces who were granted a general discharge under honorable conditions (on the sole basis that the members failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID-19) are eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty and Post-9/11 GI Bill programs.
The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through March 1, 2031, under the VA's home loan program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 291
Bill HR 291 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 11, 2023. Bill HR 291 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 11, 2023. Bill HR 291's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held. as of March 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 291
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
38Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
38Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 291
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Military personnel and dependents
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 291
Vaccine Discharge Parity Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that a member of the Armed Forces, granted a general discharge under honorable conditions on the sole basis that such member failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID-19, is eligible for certain educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Vaccine Discharge Parity Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 291
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