United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4714 (107th)
To prohibit members of the Armed Forces in Saudi Arabia from being required or formally or informally compelled to wear the abaya garment, and for other purposes.
Introduced
14 May 2002
Last action
15 May 2002 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsors
Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46]
Subjects
Defence
Source updated
6 June 2025
Summary
Prohibits a member of the U.S. armed forces from being required or compelled to wear the abaya garment, or any part thereof, while in Saudi Arabia pursuant to a permanent change of station or orders for temporary duty. Requires the Secretary of Defense to inform such personnel of such prohibition, both orally and in writing, within ten days after a member's arrival. Prohibits any funds made available to the Department of Defense from being used to purchase abayas for such personnel or for contractor personnel accompanying such forces. Authorizes the commander of the United States Central Command to require the wearing of the abaya in specific circumstances that constitute an operational requirement essential for the conduct of the military mission.
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Timeline
14 May 2002
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
14 May 2002
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2422-2423)
Source: Floor
14 May 2002
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2422-2423)
Source: Floor
14 May 2002
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4714.
Source: Floor
14 May 2002
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2422-2427)
Source: Floor
14 May 2002
Floor
Mr. Ryun (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
14 May 2002
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
14 May 2002
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
14 May 2002
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 2002
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
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Versions
- Referred in Senate · 15 May 2002 · Download file
- Considered and Passed House · 14 May 2002 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 14 May 2002 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 15 May 2002
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 15 May 2002
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Considered and Passed House (text)
Considered and Passed House · EN · 14 May 2002
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Passed House without amendment
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46] · D · Sponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4714
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/107/hr/4714
- us · 107-hr-4714 · source updated 6 June 2025