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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.

Honorary Promotion for Army Captain Cody Khork

Part of: S. 4138: Posthumous Honorary Promotion of Captain Cody Khork

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Key Points

  • This bill allows the Army to immediately give Captain Cody Khork an honorary promotion to the rank of major after his death. Usually, federal law requires the government to wait 60 days after telling Congress about a promotion before it becomes official.
  • By skipping this two-month waiting period, the Senate is making it possible to honor Captain Khork's service and sacrifice without delay. Honorary promotions are a special way the military shows respect for a soldier's career and character.
  • This action only affects Captain Khork and his family. It does not change the rules for anyone else in the military, but it requires a specific vote from Congress to bypass the standard legal timeline for this one instance.

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Milestones

7 milestones17 actions
Mar 20, 2026House

Presented to President.

Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.

Mar 20, 2026

Signed by President.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Mar 20, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-80.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Mar 19, 2026Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 19, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberS 4138
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-80.

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Cosponsors

(2)
D: 1R: 1

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