Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to study whether the military justice system needs a specific law against hazing. The Department must examine how to add a new section to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and create a clear definition for what counts as hazing. Within 180 days of passing, the Secretary must submit a report with their findings and recommendations to Congress. This action directly impacts the Department of Defense and the legislative committees overseeing military affairs.
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Introduction
May 2026
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Introduced May 26, 2026
Last action May 26, 2026
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May 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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May 26, 2026
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Judy Chu
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
Co
Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Grace Meng
DDemocratic
Co
Jesús G. "Chuy" García
DDemocratic
Co
Jill N. Tokuda
DDemocratic
Co
John Garamendi
DDemocratic
Co
Lateefah Simon
DDemocratic
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