S. 117In Committee
AMERICANS Act
Prohibits the Defense Department from reissuing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate without express congressional approval and sets remedies and protections for affected service members
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits the Defense Department from reissuing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate without express congressional approval and sets remedies and protections for affected service members
Key points
- Establish remedy application process
- Require honorable discharge classification
- Prohibit replacement vaccine mandates
- Limit use of vaccination status
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative remediesArmed Forces and National SecurityCardiovascular and respiratory healthImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMilitary personnel and dependents