118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3458Reinstate Our Troops Act

To establish certain remedies for certain individuals involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of refusing to receive vaccinations against COVID-19.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced May 18, 2023
Last action May 18, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 18, 2023
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Referred
May 18, 2023
Armed Services
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill addresses the reinstatement of members of the Armed Forces who requested an exemption from an order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination and were involuntarily separated solely on the basis of the refusal to receive such vaccination. Specifically, at the election of the separated individual, the bill requires the military department concerned to reinstate the individual, in the same rank and grade the individual held at the time of separation. An individual must elect to be reinstated within the one-year period following the enactment of this bill. Additionally, such individuals (enlisted members and officers) are not required to repay a bonus for failure to complete a period of ser...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
May 18, 2023
Introduced in House
May 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.