S 3118
Respect the Chief Act of 2025
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The Respect the Chief Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of Defense to regularly report to Congress and the President on the Department of Defense’s compliance with updating leadership boards, specifically those related to command and control. The initial report is due by January 31, 2026, and subsequent reports are required after each presidential inauguration or Secretary of Defense confirmation. This legislation aims to ensure that leadership boards accurately reflect the current Commander-in-Chief and other leadership changes within the military.
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