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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
Walter B. Jones

Walter B. Jones

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Duncan (Republican)

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
Jan 11, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • January 11, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • February 21, 2017
    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.
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Timeline
Jan 11, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • January 11, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • February 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Walter B. Jones

Walter B. Jones

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Duncan (Republican)

Military Personnel Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Military personnel and dependentsReligion