HR 511
Americans act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:27 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, known as the Americans Act, aims to provide relief to members of the Armed Forces who were discharged or faced adverse actions due to their refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. It prohibits the Department of Defense from imposing new vaccine mandates without Congressional authorization and establishes a process for restoring service members to their previous ranks and pay, expunging related records, and reimbursing any bonuses repaid. The bill also directs the Department of Defense to prioritize retaining unvaccinated service members and to consider exemptions based on natural immunity, health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs.
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