HB10710: Military Officer Promotion Integrity Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To establish objective standards, procedural protections, and independent review for the Secretary of Defense's removal of officers from promotion recommendations.
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This bill creates clear rules and safeguards for how the Secretary of Defense can remove military officers from promotion lists. It requires objective standards—meaning defined, measurable criteria—instead of subjective judgment. The bill adds procedural protections, which are formal steps officers must follow to challenge removal. It also creates independent review, meaning an outside reviewer checks the Secretary's decisions. The bill affects the Department of Defense and military officers seeking promotion. Currently, the bill has been introduced in Congress but has not advanced further.
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HB10710: Military Officer Promotion Integrity Act of 2026