H.R.9024

Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act

Introduced·5/26/26

Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act directs the Secretary of Defense to analyze hazing under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

The Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act mandates the Secretary of Defense to analyze the feasibility and advisability of establishing a separate punitive article on hazing under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. This includes developing recommendations and a proposed definition for "hazing." The Secretary must submit a report to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

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History

May 26

House

Introduced in House

May 26

House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.