COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn introduced legislation Friday in the House of Representatives aimed at protecting service academy students — such as those in the Air Force Academy — from punishment for refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
“I am deeply concerned about the decisions being made at the Pentagon that would penalize cadets for choosing not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine,” the Colorado Springs Republican said in a press release. “They are even considering asking them to pay back hundreds of thousands in tuition.”
For cadets and midshipmen who haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19, the press release says the Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act would clarify that they can't be denied graduation, can't be dismissed from service and can't be subject to repayment claims due to their vaccination status.
