Military Hazing
Rep. Chu, who secured passage of historic reforms to prevent military hazing following her nephew’s tragic death, condemned the Department of Defense’s move to weaken safeguards against abuse in the military.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R.8070, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California passed away. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement:

Hazing has no place in our military. It undermines our military readiness and deeply scars volunteers forced to endure it. We must have a zero-tolerance hazing policy in our military.
Washington, D.C – Today, the House passed S. 1605, the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2022. The FY22 NDAA authorizes a total of $678.2 billion for the Department of Defense.
Washington, D.C – Today, the House passed H.R 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022. The FY22 NDAA authorizes a total of $739.5 billion for the Department of Defense and $28.2 billion for the Department of Energy.
Accomplishments During the 114th Congress (2014-2016)
In District
Bringing more federal resources to the San Gabriel Valley is one of my top priorities. This is why I partner with federal agencies to ensure that we have access to federal programs and funding that could benefit our region. I am proud to have worked with these agencies and the President’s Administration on the following initiatives.
PASADENA, CA – Today, 14 Members of Congress, led by Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) sent a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees urging them to preserve anti-hazing provisions passed by the House in the final version of the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The provisions included in the House NDAA originate from H.R.