Bill · H.R. 5627· House(119-HR-5627)
GENERAL Act
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Steven Horsford
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "GENERAL Act," aims to amend chapter 80 of title 10 of the United States Code. It focuses on enhancing leadership oversight procedures within the Department of Defense. Specifically, it would require the Secretary of Defense to provide notice to congressional defense committees regarding certain officer actions. This notice must be submitted within 15 days after a general or flag officer is involuntarily reassigned, separated, or retired. The required notification must include the rationale for the action and a summary of the process followed.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense provide written rationale and process summaries to Congress regarding officer reassignments.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The bill's oversight of involuntary retirements impacts the leadership structure of the military which veterans serve within.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill provides oversight for the involuntary retirement of high-ranking officers which impacts the transition of senior military leadership.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability and Oversight: The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to provide written notification to congressional defense committees regarding the involuntary reassignment, separation, or retirement of general or flag officers (Section 2, Sec. 1568). This ensures that leadership changes are brought to the attention of Congress.
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Transparency of Decision-Making: By requiring the rationale for these actions—specifically whether they relate to conduct, performance, policy disagreements, or other factors—the bill provides clarity on why high-ranking officers are being moved or removed (Section 2, Sec. 1568(1)).
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Insight into Administrative Processes: The bill mandates a summary of the process used to reach the decision, including any consultations with the Secretary of the military department, which provides a look into how these decisions are handled (Section 2, Sec. 1568(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 9/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania