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Audit of Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccines in US Military

This act mandates an audit of religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements within the U.S. Armed Forces. The goal is to ensure all laws and policies were followed and to assess the impact of these exemptions on military readiness and recruitment. Citizens can expect greater transparency regarding the treatment of service members concerning vaccine mandates.
Key points
An independent audit will investigate the reasons for mass denials of religious accommodations for COVID-19 vaccines in the military.
The audit will compare the handling of medical and administrative requests versus religious accommodation requests related to COVID-19.
The act will assess how vaccine mandates impacted military readiness and recruitment.
Any retaliation against service members who sought religious accommodations will be analyzed.
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Print number: 117_S_5177
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2022-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defending Religious Accommodations for Military Members Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5177.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An independent audit will investigate the reasons for mass denials of religious accommodations for COVID-19 vaccines in the military.
  • The audit will compare the handling of medical and administrative requests versus religious accommodation requests related to COVID-19.
  • The act will assess how vaccine mandates impacted military readiness and recruitment.
  • Any retaliation against service members who sought religious accommodations will be analyzed.
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. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

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.

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