H.R. 4714 — 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. | PoliFocus

H.R. 4714107th Congress

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.

Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security

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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Legislative Actions

2002-05-14
Introduced in House
2002-05-14
Introduced in House
2002-05-14
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2002-05-14
Mr. Ryun (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2002-05-14
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2422-2427)
2002-05-14
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4714.
2002-05-14
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2422-2423)
2002-05-14
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2422-2423)
2002-05-14
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2002-05-15
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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