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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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