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.
Military Personnel Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National Security
Military personnel and dependentsReligion
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.
USA115th CongressHR-450| House
| Updated: 2/21/2017
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.