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A bill to waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army.

S. 4138 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

S. 4138119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/18/2026SEN. WICKERR-MS · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.38 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY

3 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorSen. Wicker, Roger F. (R-MS) (Introduced 03/18/2026)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.38 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
Support
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support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

Committees
Latest Action03/20/2026 Became Public Law No: 119-80.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Public Law: Public Law 119-80

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Summary (1)

Public Law (03/20/2026)

This act allows for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork to the rank of major in the Army without the required 60-day notice to Congress.

Text (3)

CPS (CPS)

119 S4138 : To waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army. U.S. Senate 2026-03-18 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4138IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 18, 2026Mr. Wicker (for himself, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Scott of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was considered, read the third time, and passedA BILLTo waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army.1.Waiver of 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States ArmyThe 60-day notice requirement under section 1563a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is hereby waived for the purpose of the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army, to the rank of major.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

S4138 ENR: To waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army. U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Saturday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty six S. 4138

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army. 1. Waiver of 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army The 60-day notice requirement under section 1563a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is hereby waived for the purpose of the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army, to the rank of major. Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate

Engrossed in Senate (ES)

119 S4138 ES: To waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army. U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4138IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army.1.Waiver of 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States ArmyThe 60-day notice requirement under section 1563a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is hereby waived for the purpose of the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army, to the rank of major.Passed the Senate March 18, 2026.Secretary

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All Actions (16)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/18/2026Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
03/18/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
03/18/2026SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1202; text: CR S1202)
03/19/2026House floor actionsReceived in the House.
03/19/2026House floor actionsMr. Rogers (AL) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
03/19/2026House floor actionsConsidered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2606-2607)
03/19/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2607)
03/19/2026House floor actionsOn passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2607)
03/19/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03/19/2026SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
03/20/2026Library of CongressPresented to President.
03/20/2026House floor actionsPresented to President.
03/20/2026Library of CongressSigned by President.
03/20/2026Library of CongressSigned by President.
03/20/2026Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-80.
03/20/2026Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-80.

Titles (2)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleA bill to waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army.
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army.

Amendments (0)

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Cosponsors (2)

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Committees (0)

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Related Bills (0)

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Subjects (3)

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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