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S 1641

RESTORE Act

119th Congress Introduced by Katie Britt and 3 co-sponsors

Reaffirms religious exemptions for U.S. servicemembers, shaping DoD accommodation policies.

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Bill Summary · S 1641

Summary of S. 1641 — RESTORE Act (2025)

Overview

S. 1641, introduced in the U.S. Senate on May 7, 2025, is titled the Reaffirming Every Servicemembers' Trust Of Religious Exemptions Act, abbreviated as the RESTORE Act. The introduced text publicly available for this summary provides only the short citation language; detailed provisions of the bill have not been published in the available materials.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s name indicates an aim to reaffirm or protect religious exemptions for servicemembers. While the exact statutory language is not provided in the introduction, the title suggests the measure would address religious accommodations or exemptions within military policy or practice.
  • As introduced, there is no additional statement of purpose beyond the recitation of the act’s chosen name.

Key provisions (as introduced)

  • The version content available for this bill states only the citation: “This Act may be cited as the Reaffirming Every Servicemembers' Trust Of Religious Exemptions Act or the RESTORE Act.”
  • No specific provisions, requirements, or funding details are published in the introduced text provided here. The actual text, once available, would specify sections, definitions, and any changes to current law.

Sponsors and sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Ted Cruz
  • Cosponsors: Mike Lee, Katie Britt, Rick Scott
  • This coalition suggests potential alignment with conservative perspectives on religious liberty and military policy.

Legislative status and actions

  • Introduced in Senate: May 7, 2025
  • Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services (same day)
  • Companion bill: HR 3240 (House of Representatives)

Affected parties and scope

  • Likely affected: U.S. servicemembers and military personnel, as well as DoD policies and procedures related to religious accommodations or exemptions.
  • The exact scope (e.g., which exemptions, what processes, any agency obligations) remains unspecified in the introduced text.

Procedural timeline and next steps

  • Following referral to the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the bill would typically undergo committee review, potential hearings, and markup before any floor consideration. If advanced, it could proceed to a vote in the Senate and, if passed, move to the House (or a conference committee if there are differences with the companion bill).
  • Status updates will depend on committee activity and any potential amendments.

Related considerations

  • The existence of a House companion (HR 3240) means momentum could occur on both chambers, potentially coordinating positions or differences between the Senate and House versions.
  • Observers may want to compare the RESTORE Act with existing DoD policies on religious accommodations to assess changes in process, standards, or rights.

If you’d like, I can monitor for updates or help compare the RESTORE Act to related legislation once full text becomes available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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