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H.R. 3416 113th Congress House

To amend titles 5, 10, and 32, United States Code, to require congressional approval before any change may be made to the oaths required for enlistment in the Armed Forces, appointment to an office…

Official title: To amend titles 5, 10, and 32, United States Code, to require congressional approval before any change may be made to the oaths required for enlistment in the … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend titles 5, 10, and 32, United States Code, to require congressional approval before any change may be made to the oaths required for enlistment in the Armed Forces, appointment to an office in the civil service or uniformed services, or appointment as a cadet or midshipman at a military service academy, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 13, 2013 See on congress.gov
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Jan 24, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Oct 30, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 30, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 24, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits any change from being made to the oaths required for appointment to an office in the civil service or uniformed services, enlistment in the Armed Forces or National Guard, or admission to a U.S. military service academy, except by an Act of or authorization by Congress.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 40
All 40 Republican 7
Stivers, Steve
· Apr 28, 2014
 R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Jan 21, 2014
HALL, RALPH
· Dec 19, 2013
Forbes, J.
· Dec 3, 2013
MCINTYRE, MIKE
· Dec 3, 2013
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Nov 20, 2013
Hunter, Duncan
· Nov 19, 2013
Pittenger, Robert
· Nov 19, 2013
Bridenstine, Jim
· Nov 15, 2013
Broun, Paul
· Nov 15, 2013
Pearce, Stevan
· Nov 15, 2013
Bentivolio, Kerry
· Nov 14, 2013
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Nov 14, 2013
Long, Billy
· Nov 14, 2013
Bachmann, Michele
· Nov 13, 2013
CHABOT, STEVE
· Nov 13, 2013
Conaway, K.
· Nov 13, 2013
Fleming, John
· Nov 13, 2013
Flores, Bill
· Nov 13, 2013
Franks, Trent
· Nov 13, 2013
Gohmert, Louie
· Nov 13, 2013
Hartzler, Vicky
· Nov 13, 2013
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Nov 13, 2013
King, Steve
· Nov 13, 2013
 R
LaMalfa, Doug
California · Nov 13, 2013
Marchant, Kenny
· Nov 13, 2013
McHenry, Patrick
· Nov 13, 2013
PITTS, JOSEPH
· Nov 13, 2013
Ribble, Reid
· Nov 13, 2013
Ross, Dennis
· Nov 13, 2013
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Nov 13, 2013
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Nov 13, 2013
WOLF, FRANK
· Nov 13, 2013
Yoho, Ted
· Nov 13, 2013
Gingrey, Phil
· Nov 12, 2013
JONES, WALTER
· Nov 12, 2013
KINGSTON, JACK
· Nov 12, 2013
Lamborn, Doug
· Nov 12, 2013
Nugent, Richard
· Nov 12, 2013
Olson, Pete
· Oct 30, 2013
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3416: To amend titles 5, 10, and 32, United States Code, to require congressional approval before any change may be made to the oaths required for enlistment in the Armed Forces, appointment to an office in the civil service or uniformed services, or appointment as a cadet or midshipman at a military service academy, and for other purposes.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-3416/
MLA
"H.R. 3416: To amend titles 5, 10, and 32, United States Code, to require congressional approval before any change may be made to the oaths required for enlistment in the Armed Forces, appointment to an office in the civil service or uniformed services, or appointment as a cadet or midshipman at a military service academy, and for other purposes.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-3416/.
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H.R. 3416, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-3416/.
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[H.R. 3416: To amend titles 5, 10, and 32, United States Code, to require congressional approval before any change may be made to the oaths required for enlistment in the Armed Forces, appointment to an office in the civil service or uniformed services, or appointment as a cadet or midshipman at a military service academy, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-3416/)
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