Introduced
S. 5542
Introduced in Senate · October 2, 2026September 24, 2026
Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Rosen, and Mrs. Gillibrand) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To establish objective standards, procedural protections, and independent review for the Secretary of Defense’s removal of officers from promotion recommendations.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Military Officer Promotion Integrity Act of 2026”.