A bill to make technical corrections to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
Sponsored By: Senator Roger Wicker
Passed Senate
Summary
Would require judge advocates to maintain a law license in good standing that provides eligibility to practice law. It also removes the word 'posthumous' from the statute's heading for the Isaac "Ike" Camacho Acts of Valor award.
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- Judge advocates: Applies to military lawyers under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and clarifies licensing requirements for those who serve as judge advocates.
- Honorees and historical record: The award heading for Isaac "Ike" Camacho no longer includes the modifier 'posthumous', which changes the formal labeling in the law.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New bar license rule for military lawyers
This bill would tighten qualifications for judge advocates in Article 6 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. They would need to keep a law license in good standing that allows them to practice. This would likely mean paying bar dues and completing required continuing legal education. It would apply to judge advocates serving under subsection (a)(1) of Article 6.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Roger Wicker
MS • R
Cosponsors
John Reed
RI • D
Sponsored 3/23/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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