Directly protects military chaplains’ ability to perform worship and ministry according to their sincerely held religious beliefs, require commanders to provide reasonable support (facilities, transportation, administrative help), and preserve confidentiality of religious communications. It also creates penalties for interference, directs the Department of Defense to issue implementing regulations and makes related conforming amendments to federal law.

The bill begins by stating congressional findings on the historic role of religion and chaplains in the Armed Forces and references relevant court decisions and federal law. It then defines chaplains’ duties and legal protections, mandates command support, and establishes enforcement and regulatory steps without specifying an effective date or new funding levels.