H.R. 417 · 110th Congress

To amend title 10, United States Code, to change the eligibility requirements for appointment as Secretary of Defense.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2007-01-11
Latest action
2007-01-11 · Introduced in House

Summary

Amends federal armed forces provisions to prohibit a person from being appointed as Secretary of Defense within three (currently, ten) years after active-duty service as a commissioned officer in a regular component of the Armed Forces.