Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023

12/28/2023, 2:45 PM

Summary of Bill S 3456

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3456

Bill S 3456 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2023. Bill S 3456 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 7, 2023.  Bill S 3456's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of December 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3456

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
72
Democrat Cosponsors
20
Republican Cosponsors
50
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3456

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3456

Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023A 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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