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- H.R.450
H.R.450: 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.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 11, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 21, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 11, 2017
Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 21, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| Jan. 11, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| Jan. 11, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.) |