A bill to make technical corrections to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
Sponsored By: Senator Roger Wicker
Passed Senate
Summary
Technical corrections to the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act clarify professional standards for military lawyers and change wording for a Vietnam-era medal authorization.
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- Judge Advocates: Requires Judge Advocates to maintain a license status in good standing that provides eligibility to practice law under 10 U.S.C. 806(a)(1)(B). This clarifies the credential standard for legal officers under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
- Isaac 'Ike' Camacho award: Removes the word "posthumous" from the section heading authorizing the Distinguished-Service Cross for Acts of Valor in Vietnam, authorizing the award without a posthumous designation.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New licensing rule for military lawyers
If enacted, Judge Advocates would need to keep a law license in good standing. The license would have to allow eligibility to practice law while they serve. This would apply to current and future military lawyers. It would involve ongoing licensing costs, such as bar dues and continuing legal education. The excerpt does not give an effective date or list exemptions.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Roger Wicker
MS • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
RI • D
Sponsored 3/23/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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