H.R. 695 — 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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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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S. 248A 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.
1987-01-30Referred to Subcommittee on Manpower and Personnel (Arm Serv).
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1987-01-21
Introduced in House
1987-01-21
Introduced in House
1987-01-21
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
1987-02-06
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
1987-02-11
Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
1987-06-02
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.
1987-06-02
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.

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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