S.Amdt. 6354

This amendment, submitted by Ms. Hirono, aims to add a new section to bill S. 4784. Its purpose is to stop the Secretary of Defense and military department Secretaries from taking adverse personnel actions against retired members of the Armed Forces because of their political activity or speech on public concerns.

Key details of the amendment include:

• The prohibition does not apply if the retired member is wearing a military uniform.

• Adverse personnel actions are defined as:

  • Letters of admonishment, reprimand, or censure.
  • Conducting or initiating an officer grade determination.
  • Reducing retired pay or grade.
  • Other administrative actions meant to diminish benefits, grade, or retired status.