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Restoring Rights and Reinstating Service Members Discharged Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate.

This bill aims to reverse the consequences faced by service members who refused the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. It allows them to apply for reinstatement, upgrade their discharge status to honorable, and receive compensation for lost pay and benefits. Crucially, it restricts the Department of Defense from issuing new vaccine mandates without explicit Congressional approval.
Key points
Service members discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can have their discharge status upgraded to honorable and apply for reinstatement with back pay and benefits.
The Department of Defense is prohibited from taking disciplinary actions against unvaccinated members and cannot issue a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate without specific authorization from Congress.
All negative entries in service records related to COVID-19 vaccination status must be expunged (removed).
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Print number: 118_S_29
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-01-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

AMERICANS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_29.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Service members discharged solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can have their discharge status upgraded to honorable and apply for reinstatement with back pay and benefits.
  • The Department of Defense is prohibited from taking disciplinary actions against unvaccinated members and cannot issue a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate without specific authorization from Congress.
  • All negative entries in service records related to COVID-19 vaccination status must be expunged (removed).
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. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

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 2025-12-26.

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