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119th Congress · H.R. 8769 · Introduced

Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026

Latest action May 12, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SELF:H.R. 8769.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H3394]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] · [R-TX-3] · S001224
    Rep-TX-3 current · 2 terms · @repkeithself · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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2025-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (8)

  • Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (house) · house · rank 5
  • Europe (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs (house) · house · rank 19 · site
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (house) · house · rank 14 · site
  • House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (house) · house · rank 10 · site
  • Oversight and Investigations (house) · house · rank 4
  • South and Central Asia (house) · house · rank 5
  • Space and Aeronautics (house) · house · rank 6

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District offices (2)

  • 4500 W. Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 3500, Mckinney, TX, 75070 · 972-202-4150 · 33.172406,-96.6758461
  • 2410 Lee Street, Suite 202, Greenville, TX, 75401 · 903-458-7037 · Monday and Wednesday 9:00AM - 2:00PM · 33.1400497,-96.1059686

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FEC ID: H2TX03290
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Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (1)

  • Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] · [R-NC-10] · H001101 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-12 · original
    Rep-NC-10 current · 1 term · @RepPatHarrigan · 1 district office

Committees (1)

  • Armed Services Committee [House Standing]
    2026-05-12T16:06:05ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (3)

  • 2026-05-12IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • 2026-05-12IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-05-12IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-09-19T23:33:20Z
    Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-09-19T23:33:20Z
    To amend title 10, United States Code, to define the purpose, role, duties, and professional qualification requirements for chaplains in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-06-26T04:53:20Z
    Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

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Related bills

  • S 5255 (119) Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026
    Latest: 2026-08-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

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Laws

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Latest action

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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