Judy Chu (D-CA)
Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act
A Democratic bill with 18 Democratic cosponsors · See all 18 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act," directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a specific analysis. The Secretary must work with the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice to study the feasibility and advisability of creating a separate punitive article for hazing within the Uniform Code of Military Justice. This process includes developing a proposed definition for the term "hazing." Finally, the Secretary is required to submit a report on these findings to the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services within 180 days.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +3
Does this change how police departments operate?
The bill seeks to improve military justice by analyzing the creation of a specific punitive article for hazing.
- Scored +2
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Improving military justice and addressing hazing can lead to a safer environment for those serving and potentially those transitioning to veteran status.
- Scored +2
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
By addressing hazing through military justice reform, the bill aims to improve the conduct and safety of service members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishing a specific punitive article on hazing: This provision seeks to analyze the possibility of modifying chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code, to create a dedicated article for hazing (Section 2(a)). This could lead to more specific ways to address such behavior within the military justice system.
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Developing a formal definition of hazing: The Secretary is tasked with developing a proposed definition for the term "hazing" (Section 2(a)). Having a clear definition could help clarify what constitutes such behavior for the purposes of a new punitive article.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill seeks to improve military justice by analyzing the creation of a specific punitive article for hazing.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Improving military justice and addressing hazing can lead to a safer environment for those serving and potentially those transitioning to veteran status.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — By addressing hazing through military justice reform, the bill aims to improve the conduct and safety of service members.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a formal report to be submitted to Congressional committees regarding the analysis of hazing regulations.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/26/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 17 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
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Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
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