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The bill would add military domestic violence victims to the Special Victims' Counsel program in title 10.
Introduced October 22, 2026, and referred to the House Armed Services Committee
Amends 10 U.S.C. 1044e to include ‘‘domestic violence’’ throughout the section
Would take effect two years after the date of enactment
Requires a Defense Department briefing within one year after enactment
If enacted, the change would likely expand who is eligible for independent legal counsel within the military justice system by including domestic violence survivors; the exact operational effects would depend on Defense Department implementation.
The bill would directly affect military domestic violence victims and the Department of Defense.
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