HR 417 · 110th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

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

Introduced 2007-01-11· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.(2007-01-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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