GENERAL Act
Sponsored By: Representative Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Introduced
Summary
Greater transparency for involuntary senior military reassignments. This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to send a written notice to congressional defense committees after a general or flag officer is involuntarily reassigned, separated, or retired.
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- Senior officers: Requires a written explanation that says why the action occurred and whether it was tied to conduct, performance, policy disagreements, or other factors.
- Congressional defense committees: Would receive a formal notification so they can review the rationale behind high‑level personnel changes.
- Department of Defense leaders: Forces the Secretary to summarize the decision process and document any consultations with the affected military department secretary.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
NV • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
NE • R
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
PA • D
Sponsored 9/30/2025
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