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To amend title 38, United States Code, to reorganize the Chaplain Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

2/9/2022, 2:28 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5890

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 5890

Bill HR 5890 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2020. Bill HR 5890 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2020.  Bill HR 5890's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of February 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5890

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5890

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Religion

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5890

To amend title 38, United States Code, to reorganize the Chaplain Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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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