Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023

12/28/2023, 2:45 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
The Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3456, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to streamline and expedite the confirmation process for military personnel appointments within the Department of Defense.

If passed, this bill would establish new guidelines and procedures for the confirmation of military personnel, including requiring the Secretary of Defense to submit nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense to the Senate for confirmation within a certain timeframe. The bill also aims to reduce delays in the confirmation process by setting deadlines for the Senate to act on nominations.

Additionally, the Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023 seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the confirmation process by requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide regular updates to Congress on the status of nominations and confirmations. Overall, this bill is designed to ensure that the Department of Defense has the necessary leadership in place to effectively carry out its mission, while also promoting efficiency and accountability in the confirmation process for military personnel appointments.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3456

Introduced on
2023-12-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/7/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
The Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3456, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to streamline and expedite the confirmation process for military personnel appointments within the Department of Defense.

If passed, this bill would establish new guidelines and procedures for the confirmation of military personnel, including requiring the Secretary of Defense to submit nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense to the Senate for confirmation within a certain timeframe. The bill also aims to reduce delays in the confirmation process by setting deadlines for the Senate to act on nominations.

Additionally, the Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023 seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the confirmation process by requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide regular updates to Congress on the status of nominations and confirmations. Overall, this bill is designed to ensure that the Department of Defense has the necessary leadership in place to effectively carry out its mission, while also promoting efficiency and accountability in the confirmation process for military personnel appointments.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to provide a retroactive effective date for the promotions of senior officers of the Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as a result of the suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions.

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Latest Action12/7/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.