Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 13, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5890
To amend title 38, United States Code, to reorganize the Chaplain Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 13, 2020)
This bill reorganizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Chaplain Service, allows chaplains to provide clinical services, and prohibits the VA from requiring chaplains to perform any rite, ritual, or ceremony that is contrary to their conscience, moral principles, or religious beliefs.
What just happenedFeb 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3](R-IN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2020
- Feb 13, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House