A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed Forces to wear, under certain circumstances, items of apparel not part of the official uniform.

Summary

Amends the Federal law concerning military uniforms to authorize the wearing of an item of religious apparel as part of the military uniform if the item is: (1) part of the religious faith of the member; and (2) neat and conservative. Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to prohibit the wearing of an item of religious apparel if it is found to significantly interfere with the performance of duty.

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Timeline

1. 21 January 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 January 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 January 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 February 1987

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 February 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

   Source: Committee

6. 2 June 1987

   Committee

   Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 January 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] · D · Sponsor
• · hsas00 · Standing

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