H.R. 5890 · 116th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Jim Banks
Introduced
2020-02-13
Latest action
2020-02-13 · Introduced in House

Summary

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.