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.

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Introduced

8 April 1986

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Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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: (1) the item is part of the religious faith of the member; and (2) it is neat and unobtrusive. 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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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 8 April 1986
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/senate-bill/2269
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