Enduring Accountability Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
H.R. 10564, the "Enduring Accountability Act," would amend Title 10 of the U.S. Code to allow for the separation of a member of the Armed Forces if they accept a pardon or commutation of sentence from the President. This would involve the Secretary of the relevant military department convening a board to review the member's conduct, regardless of the pardon or commutation. Based on the board's findings, the Secretary could then authorize an involuntary administrative separation or, for National Guard members, withdraw federal recognition.
This bill would affect members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and the Coast Guard. It provides a mechanism for involuntary separation for those who accept presidential pardons or sentence commutations, with the characterization of that separation determined by a recommendation from a convened board. The process also mandates notifications and reporting to congressional committees.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, by Representative Julie Johnson of Texas, along with Representative Olszewski. It has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. The next step in the legislative process would be for this committee to consider the bill, potentially holding hearings or marking it up.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10564 do?
- H.R. 10564, the "Enduring Accountability Act," would amend Title 10 of the U.S. Code to allow for the separation of a member of the Armed Forces if they accept a pardon or commutation of sentence from the President. This would involve the Secretary of the relevant military department convening a board to review the member's conduct, regardless of the pardon or commutation. Based on the board's findings, the Secretary could then authorize an involuntary administrative separation or, for National Guard members, withdraw federal recognition. This bill would affect members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and the Coast Guard. It provides a mechanism for involuntary separation for those who accept presidential pardons or sentence commutations, with the characterization of that separation determined by a recommendation from a convened board. The process also mandates notifications and reporting to congressional committees. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, by Representative Julie Johnson of Texas, along with Representative Olszewski. It has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. The next step in the legislative process would be for this committee to consider the bill, potentially holding hearings or marking it up.
- Has H.R. 10564 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10564. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10564?
- H.R. 10564 was sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10564?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (24 Sep 2026).
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