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H.R.514: Armed Forces Voluntary Immunization and Health Justice Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 2, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Armed Forces Voluntary Immunization and Health Justice Act of 2005 - Prohibits requiring a member of the Armed Forces to participate in either of the smallpox or anthrax vaccine immunization programs of the Department of Defense. Permits administering either vaccine to any such member without the informed consent of the member. Requires the correction of the records of servicemembers previously punished for refusing to take either vaccine....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 2, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Shays (R-Conn.) |