A bill 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.

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Bill Number

S 3299

Introduced

Dec 1, 2021

Latest Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 174.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Cardiovascular and respiratory health Emergency medical services and trauma care Employment discrimination and employee rights Health care coverage and access Immunology and vaccination Infectious and parasitic diseases Military education and training Military medicine Military personnel and dependents National Guard and reserves Wages and earnings

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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.

Actions

Dec 2, 2021

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 174.
Dec 1, 2021

Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Dec 1, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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