What does Preamble of Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act do?

This bill directs 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. The bill's stated purpose is to address hazing within the military.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act.

What does ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATE PUNITIVE of Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Defense to analyze the feasibility of establishing a separate punitive article on hazing within the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The analysis must be coordinated with the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice. The Secretary is tasked with developing recommendations and a proposed definition of 'hazing' for the purposes of this potential article. A report detailing the analysis results must be submitted to the Senate and House Committees on Armed Services within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

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Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act

Last updated: 5/26/2026 · Introduced: 5/26/2026

Author: Judy Chu (D-CA)

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This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to study the possibility of creating a specific article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to address hazing.
The Secretary of Defense must develop recommendations and a definition of 'hazing' as part of this study.
The findings of this analysis, including proposed changes, will be reported to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8800(In Committee)Official page

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