HOUSE 450115th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience.
- Last Action
- 2/21/2017
Actions
- 2017-02-21Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- 2017-01-11Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2017-01-11Introduced in House
- 2017-01-11Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2017-01-11 (00)
This bill authorizes a military chaplain to close a prayer according to the dictates of the chaplain's conscience if called upon to lead a prayer outside of a religious service or during a chaplain-led program to assist members of the Armed Forces on active duty, members of reserve components in an active status, and their immediate family members in building and maintaining a strong family structure.
Cosponsors (1)
- Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
Subjects
- Military personnel and dependents
- Religion
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