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BillHR 9046 · 119

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on members of the Armed Forces who separated from the Armed Forces due to the mandate to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and the transfer of education benefits by such members, and for other purposes.

Introduced
May 29, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
May 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Secretary of Defense to study military members who left the Armed Forces because they didn't get the COVID-19 vaccine, and to look at how these members transferred their education benefits. Studies how the vaccine mandate affected their benefits.

Sponsored By

Tom Barrett
Republican · Michigan · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 29, 2026
  2. May 29, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects military members who separated from the Armed Forces due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, as it examines the impact on their education benefits. The study's findings could potentially inform future policy decisions affecting these veterans.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
IntroducedMay 29, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 29, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Subjects
  • Climate
  • Economy
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.