House Bill 6178
117th Congress(2021-2022)
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.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 8, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6178
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this 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.
December 8, 2021
12/08/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
12/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 3:04:05 AM