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- H.R.6178
H.R.6178: To prohibit the Department of Defense from discharging or withholding pay or benefits from members of the National Guard based on COVID-19 vaccination status.
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 8, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 8, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 8, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from taking specified actions against a member of the National Guard based on whether the member has received a COVID-19 vaccine. Specifically, DOD may not (1) involuntarily discharge or discipline the member, (2) withhold pay or benefits from the member, or (3) prohibit the member from participating in training or using equipment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) |