arrow_back Back to App

Prohibiting Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for U.S. Servicemembers

This bill aims to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from requiring members of the U.S. Armed Forces to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This means servicemembers would not be compelled to get vaccinated, impacting their personal health choices.
Key points
The bill introduces a prohibition on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
This applies to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force, including active-duty reservists.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2842
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-09-23
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Respecting Our Ser­vice­mem­bers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2842.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill introduces a prohibition on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • This applies to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force, including active-duty reservists.
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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Security Health