To establish objective standards, procedural protections, and independent review for the Secretary of Defense’s removal of officers from promotion recommendations.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10710, introduced by Representative Marilyn Strickland, aims to create clear guidelines for the Secretary of Defense when removing an officer from consideration for promotion. The bill proposes to establish objective standards for these decisions, ensure officers have procedural safeguards, and allow for independent review of such removals.
This legislation would directly impact military officers who are being considered for promotion. The bill intends to provide a more transparent and fair process for them if their path to advancement is interrupted by the Secretary of Defense's decision to remove them from a promotion recommendation.
The bill has just been introduced in the 119th Congress and its sponsor is Rep. Marilyn Strickland. As it is in the initial stages of the legislative process, the full text of the bill detailing its specific provisions has not yet been published. Following its introduction, it would typically proceed to committee review and potentially further legislative action if it moves forward.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10710 do?
- H.R. 10710, introduced by Representative Marilyn Strickland, aims to create clear guidelines for the Secretary of Defense when removing an officer from consideration for promotion. The bill proposes to establish objective standards for these decisions, ensure officers have procedural safeguards, and allow for independent review of such removals. This legislation would directly impact military officers who are being considered for promotion. The bill intends to provide a more transparent and fair process for them if their path to advancement is interrupted by the Secretary of Defense's decision to remove them from a promotion recommendation. The bill has just been introduced in the 119th Congress and its sponsor is Rep. Marilyn Strickland. As it is in the initial stages of the legislative process, the full text of the bill detailing its specific provisions has not yet been published. Following its introduction, it would typically proceed to committee review and potentially further legislative action if it moves forward.
- Has H.R. 10710 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10710 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10710?
- H.R. 10710 was sponsored by Rep. Marilyn Strickland [D-WA10] (Democrat-WA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10710?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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