# Plain Language Summary: House Resolution 587

This is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' disapproval of the Department of Defense punishing military members who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In simpler terms, it's a statement saying Congress doesn't think the military should take negative actions against service members who chose not to be vaccinated.

The resolution specifically targets what it calls "adverse actions"—things like demotions, discharge from service, loss of pay, or other disciplinary measures—that the military may have taken against unvaccinated troops. The House is saying through this resolution that they believe the Department of Defense shouldn't be doing this. It's important to note that this is just a statement of disapproval, not a law that would actually change military policy or overturn any existing rules.

This affects active duty military members, reservists, and National Guard personnel who either refused the COVID-19 vaccine or faced consequences for not getting it. If you're in the military or have family members who are, this resolution represents one part of Congress's ongoing debate about vaccine mandates in the armed forces. However, since this is only a resolution expressing an opinion rather than legislation with legal force, it wouldn't directly reverse any disciplinary actions already taken or prevent future ones—it's more of a symbolic statement about what Congress thinks the military should or shouldn't do.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress disapproves of Department of Defense leadership pursuing adverse actions toward members of the Armed Forces of the United States who choose not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Green, Mark E.

 <p>This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives opposes adverse punishment or discharge that is not honorable for service members whose discharge results from choosing not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.</p>