Individuals could face discipline or dismissal for failing to follow orders.
The services have until March 17 to end all enforcement of the former COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
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.
Left unanswered in the announcement is whether unvaccinated Marines will still be considered undeployable.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rescinded the vaccine mandate earlier this month.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.
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