118th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 6736: Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide certain relief to individuals whose promotions to a grade or rank in the Armed Forces of O-7 or higher were delayed by the Senate. Specifically, the bill applies to those individuals who were confirmed between December 5, 2023, and December 31, 2023.
The bill requires DOD to provide pay and benefits associated with the appointment retroactive to the later of (1) the date that is 30 days after the date on which the nomination was placed on the Executive Calendar of the Senate, or (2) the date on which the individual would have been appointed but for the suspension of Senate confirmation of appointments.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Ruben Gallego D-AZOriginal
- Chrissy Houlahan D-PA
- Jennifer Kiggans R-VA
- Abigail Spanberger D-VA
- Joe Courtney D-CT
- Donald Davis D-NC
- Andy Kim D-NJ
- Doug Lamborn R-CO
- Jennifer McClellan D-VA
- Elissa Slotkin D-MI
- Dale Strong R-AL
- Seth Moulton D-MA
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Don Bacon SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Don Bacon.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.