To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on members of the Armed Forces who separated from the Armed Forces due to the mandate to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and the transfer of education benefits by such members, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 9046

H.R. 9046, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 29, 2026, is titled "To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on members of the Armed Forces who separated from the Armed Forces due to the mandate to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and the transfer of education benefits by such members, and for other purposes." The bill's primary aim is to mandate the Secretary of Defense to examine the situation of Armed Forces members who left the military due to COVID-19 vaccine requirements and the implications for their education benefits. Additional purposes of the bill may be detailed within its text but are not explicitly provided in the context.

Current Status of Bill HR 9046

Bill HR 9046 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 29, 2026. Bill HR 9046 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 29, 2026. Bill HR 9046's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of May 29, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9046

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on members of the Armed Forces who separated from the Armed Forces due to the mandate to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and the transfer of education benefits by such members, and for other purposes.