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Defending Religious Accommodations for Military Members Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 9:03 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5177

Defending Religious Accommodations for Military Members Act of 2022

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to audit the religious accommodations relating to COVID-19 for the Armed Forces to ensure all applicable federal laws, and guidance and policies of the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and each military department were followed.

Current Status of Bill S 5177

Bill S 5177 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 1, 2022. Bill S 5177 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 1, 2022.  Bill S 5177's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of December 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5177

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5177

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5177

Defending Religious Accommodations for Military Members Act of 2022
Defending Religious Accommodations for Military Members Act of 2022
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an audit of religious accommodations relating to the coronavirus disease 2019 for the Armed Forces to ensure all applicable laws, guidance, and policies were followed with respect to such accommodations, and for other purposes.

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