HR 4714
107th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
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Clothing
Defense contracts
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Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
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International Affairs
Islam
Middle East and North Africa
Religion
Religious liberty
Saudi Arabia
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.
Introduced: May 14, 2002
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9 steps
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 15, 2002
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
May 14, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2002
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2422-2423)
May 14, 2002
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2422-2423)
May 14, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4714.
May 14, 2002
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2422-2427)
May 14, 2002
Mr. Ryun (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 14, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 14, 2002
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1