H.R. 5627

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend of title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to provide notice to the congressional defense committees of the involuntary reassignment, separation, or retirement of general or flag officers, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 30, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Horsford · Committee: Committee on Armed Services

Table of contents

• H.R. 5627
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Enhanced leadership oversight procedures

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. Enhanced leadership oversight procedures

• of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: Chapter 80
  • Not later than 15 days after a general officer or flag officer is involuntarily reassigned, separated, or retired, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notification containing—
    • the rationale for the reassignment, separation, or retirement, including whether the reassignment, separation, or retirement was related to conduct, performance, policy disagreements, or other factors; and
    • a summary of the process followed in reaching the decision to involuntarily reassign, separate, or retire the officer, including any consultations with the Secretary of the military department concerned.