S. 4164Passed one chamberGovernment & democracy
Bill corrects wording in 2026 defense law on lawyers and Camacho honor
Data as of July 16, 2026
The bill fixes two wording errors in the 2026 defense law, one on military lawyer licensing, one on a Camacho award.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill makes technical corrections to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. It clarifies that military lawyers must maintain a law license status eligible to practice, and it removes the word "posthumous" from the title of a section awarding Isaac "Ike" Camacho the Distinguished Service Cross.
Who does it affect?
The changes affect military judge advocates and their licensing standards, plus veteran Isaac "Ike" Camacho and his family.
Why does it matter?
The wording fix could mean Camacho receives the honor while still alive rather than after death, and clarifies the legal standard for military attorneys.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
A bill to make technical corrections to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
- Introduced:
- March 23, 2026
- Latest action:
- March 24, 2026
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