H.R. 6178 · 117th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Stephanie Bice
- Introduced
- 2021-12-08
- Latest action
- 2021-12-08 · Introduced in House
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.