HOUSE 3860117th CongressMotion 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.)

To prohibit any requirement that a member of the Armed Forces receive a vaccination against COVID-19.

Last Action: 11/1/2021

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2021-11-01Motion 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.)
2021-06-14Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2021-06-14Introduced in House
2021-06-14Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-06-14 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (20)

Chip Roy (R-TX)
Lance Gooden (R-TX)
Marjorie Greene (R-GA)
Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
Scott Perry (R-PA)
W. Steube (R-FL)
Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
Andrew Clyde (R-GA)
Tim Burchett (R-TN)
Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
Alexander Mooney (R-WV)
Louie Gohmert (R-TX)
Brian Mast (R-FL)
Ralph Norman (R-SC)
Tom McClintock (R-CA)
Bill Posey (R-FL)
Scott DesJarlais (R-TN)
Bob Good (R-VA)
Ted Budd (R-NC)

Subjects

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

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