legislation: 99-hr-4861
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| 99-hr-4861 | 99 | hr | 4861 | 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. | Armed Forces and National Security | 1986-05-20 | 1986-05-20 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 1 | 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. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z |