Public Law 119-80: Waives Notice for Captain Cody Khork's Posthumous Promotion

Congress Enacted Laws (119th Congress)

Published March 20th, 2026

Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

Congress enacted Public Law 119-80, waiving the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army, to the rank of major. This law specifically amends title 10 of the United States Code to facilitate this particular promotion.

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What changed

Public Law 119-80, enacted on March 20, 2026, waives the 60-day notice requirement found in section 1563a(b) of title 10, United States Code. This waiver is specifically for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork of the United States Army to the rank of major.

This is a specific legislative act addressing a single individual's promotion. There are no direct compliance actions required for regulated entities outside of the government agencies involved in processing this specific promotion. The law's effect is limited to this particular case and does not establish new general obligations or penalties for other parties.

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140 STAT. 750 PUBLIC LAW 119–80—MAR. 20, 2026

Public Law 119–80 119th Congress An Act

Mar. 20, 2026 To waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army. [S. 4138]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. WAIVER OF 60-DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR THE POST- HUMOUS 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.