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Safeguarding Military Bonuses: No Repayment for COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal Discharges.

This act aims to protect service members who were involuntarily separated from the military due to their refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Under this law, they will not be required to repay bonuses, incentive pay, or similar benefits received before August 24, 2021. This means these individuals will retain the money they received, which can impact their personal finances after discharge.
Key points
Service members discharged for COVID-19 vaccine refusal are exempt from repaying certain bonuses.
This rule applies to benefits paid before August 24, 2021.
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Print number: 117_HR_8553
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Process start date: 2022-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safeguarding Military Bonuses Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8553.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Service members discharged for COVID-19 vaccine refusal are exempt from repaying certain bonuses.
  • This rule applies to benefits paid before August 24, 2021.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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