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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) has introduced the AMERICANS Act in response to the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

If passed and signed into law, this legislation would reinstate over 8,400 service members who were wrongfully discharged, clear their records, restore their benefits, and ensure 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 Harrigan, a freshman lawmaker whose district includes Iredell County. “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 would require 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.

Harrigan called on Congress to take immediate action and pass the AMERICANS Act, sending a clear message that the sacrifices of those who serve will not be dishonored by political agendas.

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A full copy of the bill text is available HERE.