Congress Set To Rescind COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Troops

The military's COVID vaccine mandate is set to be removed following the passage of the latest defense authorization bill. Republicans threatened to block the legislation unless language to drop the mandate was included. Despite objections from the White House and the Pentagon, Democrats conceded. Republicans also aim to reinstate military personnel discharged for refusing the vaccine during the pandemic.

What was the condition set by Republicans for passing the defense authorization bill?

• Implementing new training programs

• Reducing troop deployments

• Dropping the COVID vaccine mandate

• Increasing military funding

Who objected to the removal of the vaccine mandate?

• The Senate

• The Department of Health

• The White House and the Pentagon

• The Supreme Court

What additional action do Republicans plan to take regarding military personnel?

• Deploy them overseas

• Provide additional training

• Reinstate those discharged for refusing the vaccine

• Increase their salaries