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Reinstatement and Back Pay for Service Members Separated Over COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal.

This bill aims to reinstate military personnel who were involuntarily discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. If requested, these individuals would return to their previous rank and grade and receive full back pay covering the entire period of their forced separation. The law also ensures this time counts toward their military retirement benefits, directly impacting their future financial security.
Key points
Service members discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can request reinstatement to their former rank.
Reinstated individuals are entitled to full back pay for the time they were separated from service.
The period of involuntary separation will be counted toward their military retirement or retainer pay calculation.
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Print number: 118_HR_828
Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
Process start date: 2023-02-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TROOP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_828.

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 2023-02-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Service members discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can request reinstatement to their former rank.
  • Reinstated individuals are entitled to full back pay for the time they were separated from service.
  • The period of involuntary separation will be counted toward their military retirement or retainer pay calculation.
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. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2].

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 2025-12-25.

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