The RESTORE Act would create a Department of Defense review board to examine religious accommodation requests related to the COVID-19 vaccine and review the records of service members who remained in service. The board would assess whether requests or vaccine refusal harmed careers and could order eligible corrections, such as promotions, back pay, restored benefits, or removal of related adverse actions. The bill also requires reports to Congress and an independent audit. It was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Service members who submitted religious accommodation requests and believe their careers were affected could ask for a review. The board could grant eligible corrections, including changes to personnel records or compensation. The bill does not guarantee that any individual will receive a correction.
The bill authorizes Congress to provide whatever funds are needed to carry it out. It gives no specific dollar amount.
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