Congressman Harrigan Introduces AMERICANS Act to Restore Justice for Service Members
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) has introduced the AMERICANS Act, a bold stand against the Biden Administration’s disastrous COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This legislation reinstates over 8,400 service members who were wrongfully discharged, clears their records, restores their benefits, and ensures no future administration can weaponize mandates against our armed forces. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is leading the companion legislation in the Senate.
“This mandate wasn’t about science or readiness—it was about control,” said Congressman Harrigan. “Thousands of patriots were cast aside by the very nation they swore to defend, stripped of their careers, their benefits, and their dignity—not because they failed to serve honorably, but because of political overreach. The AMERICANS Act doesn’t just restore what they lost—it ensures no administration can ever again use its power to undermine the honor and integrity of our armed forces. This is about justice, accountability, and the promise we owe to those who serve.”
The AMERICANS Act delivers real solutions, requiring the Department of Defense to offer reinstatement, correct discharge records, and reimburse service members forced to repay bonuses. It also prohibits future mandates without Congressional approval, ensuring this injustice is never repeated.
“Our military is still dealing with the consequences of the Biden administration’s wrongful COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Even though I led the successful charge for Congress to repeal that mandate, there is still more to be done,” said Senator Cruz (TX). “The AMERICANS Act would provide remedies for servicemembers whom the Biden Department of Defense punished for standing by their convictions. It’s the right thing to do.”
Congressman Harrigan is calling on Congress to take immediate action and pass the AMERICANS Act, sending a clear message: the sacrifices of those who serve will not be dishonored by political agendas.
A full copy of the bill text is available here.