H.R. 511 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
AMERICANS Act
H.R. 511 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 16, 2025, sponsored by Pat Harrigan with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots Act of 2025 or the AMERICANS Act This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from issuing any COVID-19 vaccine mandate as a replacement for the rescinded vaccine mandate of August 24, 2021, unless the mandate is expressly authorized by Congress.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pat Harrigan (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Jan 16, 2025)
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Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 160: Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
- H.R. 1815: VA Home Loan Program Reform Act
- S. 201: ACES Act
- S. 423: Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025
- H.R. 2170: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New…
- S. 2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
- H.R. 695: Medal of Honor Act
- H.R. 970: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
- H.R. 983: Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
- H.R. 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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