Bill to Make Military Hazing a Separate Criminal Offense Introduced
Rep. Judy Chu introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, aiming to make hazing a standalone crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after two service members who died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under broader articles. The legislation responds to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s push for rougher training, which alarmed Chu. It orders a report on whether hazing should be a separate offense and has bipartisan cosponsors.
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Bill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would require the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice to report to Congress on making hazing a standalone crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Currently, hazing is charged under other articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. The legislation comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for rougher training and criticized current definitions of hazing and bullying as overly broad. Chu expressed alarm at Hegseth's approach, which she said could lead to physical punishment. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda and Dan Goldman, with a Senate companion by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Army TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under broader articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for rougher training and a review of hazing definitions, which Chu says alarmed her and prompted renewed action. The legislation is cosponsored by several Democrats and has a Senate companion bill.
Military TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under other articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for rougher training and a review of hazing definitions, which Chu says alarmed her. The legislation is cosponsored by several Democrats and has a Senate companion bill by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Air Force TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is prosecuted under broader articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill comes in response to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's 2025 push for rougher training, which Chu says alarmed her. The legislation orders the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice to report to Congress on whether hazing should be a separate crime. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda and Dan Goldman, with a Senate companion by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Military TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under other articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for rougher training and a review of hazing definitions, which Chu says alarmed her. The legislation has bipartisan cosponsors and a Senate companion bill.
Navy TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under broader articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for rougher training and a review of hazing definitions, which Chu says alarmed her. The legislation orders a report from the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice on whether hazing should be a separate offense. It is cosponsored by several Democrats and has a Senate companion bill by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Marine Corps TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under other articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for rougher training and criticized current definitions of hazing and bullying as overly broad. Chu said Hegseth's comments prompted her renewed efforts. The bill has cosponsors in the House and a Senate companion bill by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Navy TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under other articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for rougher training and a review of hazing definitions, which Chu says alarmed her. The bill is cosponsored by several Democrats and has a Senate companion bill by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Marine Corps TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under broader articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill comes in response to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push for rougher training and his comments that definitions of hazing and bullying have been 'weaponized.' Chu expressed alarm at Hegseth's stance, which she said prompted her renewed efforts. The bill is cosponsored by several Democrats and has a Senate companion bill by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Marine Corps TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under other articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed for rougher training and a review of hazing definitions, which Chu criticized as potentially allowing physical punishment. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda and Dan Goldman, with a Senate companion by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Army TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under other articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill orders the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice to report to Congress on the change. Chu renewed her efforts after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed for rougher training and criticized current definitions of hazing and bullying as overly broad. The bill has House and Senate cosponsors and comes amid rising hazing and bullying reports in the military.
Air Force TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under other articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for rougher training and criticized current definitions of hazing and bullying as overly broad. Chu said Hegseth's comments prompted her renewed efforts. The bill has House and Senate cosponsors and orders the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice to report to Congress on whether hazing should be a separate offense.
Navy TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under broader articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill comes in response to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push for rougher training, which Chu says alarmed her. The legislation orders the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice to report to Congress on whether hazing should be a separate crime. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda and Dan Goldman, with a Senate companion by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Military TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under other articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for rougher training and a review of hazing definitions, which Chu says alarmed her. The legislation has House and Senate cosponsors and orders a report from the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice on whether hazing should be a separate crime.
Army TimesBill aims to make military hazing a separate criminal offense
Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., has introduced the Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act, which would initiate a process to make hazing a standalone crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The bill is named after Chu's nephew, Marine Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, and Army Pvt. Danny Chen, both of whom died by suicide in 2011 after being hazed. Currently, hazing is charged under other articles like Cruelty and Maltreatment or Assault. The bill orders the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice to report to Congress on the change. Chu renewed her efforts after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed for rougher training and criticized definitions of hazing and bullying as overly broad. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda and Dan Goldman, with a Senate companion by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
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