Military Leadership Removal Transparency Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to notify the Senate and House Armed Services Committees in writing within 5 days when a top-ranking general or admiral is relieved, removed, reassigned, resigns, or retires before their expected time in a position ends. The notice must include the officer's name, rank, position, the type of action, who started it, the stated reason, and whether any investigation has begun. Within 30 days, the Secretary must send a detailed report, including any investigation findings, any written statement from the officer, and a certification of whether the action was based on reasons like misconduct or performance rather than retaliation for good-faith advice. Classified information may be sent in a separate classified annex. The bill states it does not limit the President's or Secretary's authority to assign or relieve officers.

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Sponsors

• Elissa Slotkin Democrat sponsor
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