Military Leadership Removal Transparency Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Latest action
- Aug 6, 2026
What it does
The Military Leadership Removal Transparency Act of 2026 would require the Secretary of Defense to notify the Senate and House Armed Services Committees within five days of the relief, removal, reassignment, resignation, retirement, or other separation of certain general and flag officers before the expected completion of their service. It applies to officers serving in grades of general, admiral, lieutenant general, or vice admiral in positions of importance and responsibility or those designated by the Secretary of Defense. The bill mandates detailed reporting within 30 days, including the basis for the action, whether investigations were initiated, and whether the action was based on…
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