S 4925 Preserving the Readiness of our Armed Forces Act of 2022
US Congress 117th Congress
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S.4925: Preserving the Readiness of our Armed Forces Act of 2022
Explanation of the "Preserving the Readiness of our Armed Forces Act of 2022" (S. 4925)
This bill is aimed at making sure the U.S. Armed Forces stay ready and strong by managing how COVID-19 vaccinations affect members of the military, especially regarding their job security and benefits.
Main Points of the Bill
1. Keeping Pay and Benefits While Requests Are Being Reviewed
If a member of the National Guard or Reserve asks for a religious or health exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine, they will continue to receive their pay and benefits while their request is being considered. This means they won’t lose income or benefits just because their exemption has not been decided yet.
2. Limits on Forcing People Out Because of Vaccination Status
A person serving on active duty or in the reserves cannot be forced to leave the military only because they are not vaccinated against COVID-19, at least until the military has enough people to meet the authorized number of troops. In other words, the military can’t kick someone out just because they haven't received the COVID-19 vaccine if doing so would drop troop numbers below required levels.
In simple terms: This bill makes sure that service members who are waiting on vaccine exemption decisions still get paid and keep their benefits. It also stops the military from removing service members just because they aren’t vaccinated, helping keep the military fully staffed and ready.
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Introduced 10/04/2022
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