Due to host nation policies, unvaccinated sailors who deploy may find their ability to take liberty ashore is restricted.
The COVID-19 vaccine is no longer mandatory, but more than a dozen shots still are.
Lawmakers are demanding to know what's taking so long.
COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required for military personnel, but that hasn’t ended litigation over the issue.
The legislation would also upgrade the discharge status of some individuals.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rescinded the vaccine mandate earlier this month.
The Defense Department will no longer require currently serving troops to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The defense authorization bill includes $871 billion in military spending priorities for fiscal 2023.
The measure includes plans for $817 billion in military spending in fiscal 2023 and a 4.6% pay raise for troops starting next month.
The $858 billion measure also includes a 4.6% pay raise for troops next year and plans to backfill munition stockpiles depleted by the war in Ukraine.
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