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HR 6671 117th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Cardiovascular and respiratory health Emergency medical services and trauma care Immunology and vaccination Infectious and parasitic diseases Military personnel and dependents Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that a member of the Armed Forces, granted a general discharge under honorable conditions on the sole basis that such member failed to obey a lawful…

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that a member of the Armed Forces, granted a general discharge under honorable conditions on the sole basis that such member failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID-19, is eligible for certain educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Introduced: February 11, 2022 Introduced by: Fitzgerald, Scott Republican · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 19, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.
Jul 19, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 9, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill ensures that members of the Armed Forces who were granted a general discharge under honorable conditions (on the sole basis that the members failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID-19) are eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty and Post-9/11 GI Bill programs.

What's happening now July 19, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 13.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Republican 14
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Steil, Bryan
Wisconsin · Mar 16, 2022
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Bentz, Cliff
Oregon · Mar 11, 2022
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Roy, Chip
Texas · Mar 11, 2022
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Moore, Barry
Alabama · Mar 7, 2022
 R
Obernolte, Jay
California · Mar 7, 2022
 R
Tiffany, Thomas P.
Wisconsin · Mar 7, 2022
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Feb 18, 2022
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Feb 18, 2022
McKinley, David
· Feb 11, 2022
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Bergman, Jack
Michigan · Feb 9, 2022
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Feb 9, 2022
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Crenshaw, Dan
Texas · Feb 9, 2022
Davis, Rodney
· Feb 9, 2022
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Feb 9, 2022
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LaMalfa, Doug
California · Feb 9, 2022
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Miller-Meeks, Mariannette
Iowa · Feb 9, 2022
Posey, Bill
· Feb 9, 2022
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6671: To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that a member of the Armed Forces, granted a general discharge under honorable conditions on the sole basis that such member failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID-19, is eligible for certain educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6671/
MLA
"H.R. 6671: To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that a member of the Armed Forces, granted a general discharge under honorable conditions on the sole basis that such member failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID-19, is eligible for certain educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6671/.
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H.R. 6671, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6671/.
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[H.R. 6671: To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that a member of the Armed Forces, granted a general discharge under honorable conditions on the sole basis that such member failed to obey a lawful order to receive a vaccine for COVID-19, is eligible for certain educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6671/)
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