Bill119th CongressFiled May 12, 2026
H.R. 8769
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.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3](R-TX)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House