To amend title 10, United States Code, to change the eligibility requirements for appointment as Secretary of Defense.

Summary

Official

Amends federal armed forces provisions to prohibit a person from being appointed as Secretary of Defense within three (currently, ten) years after active-duty service as a commissioned officer in a regular component of the Armed Forces.

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Bill Progress

Bill has been introduced and assigned a number

Introduced(1/11/07)

Committee

Passed House

Passed Senate

President

Law

Sponsor

Mr. JONES

(R) NC – 3

Topics

Government Spending & Operations

Defense

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Jan 11, 2007

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