The public record · 119th Congress

Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026

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A bill 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.Official Title as Introduced

Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 5255·Senate·Bill

Sen. James Lankford(Republican-Oklahoma)·

Aug 5, 2026

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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Bill text

Aug 5, 2026As introduced in the Senate