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H.R. 9648: General John D. Lavelle Act

This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to make a formal recommendation by December 31, 2026 to the President and the Senate about whether to restore the retired rank of General John D. Lavelle.

What the bill does

  • It creates a short title: the General John D. Lavelle Act.
  • It directs the Secretary of Defense to review recently declassified records and the latest recommendation from the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records.
  • Based on that review, the Secretary must issue a recommendation to the President and the Senate about restoring General Lavelle’s retired rank.

What it does not do

  • It does not itself restore the rank.
  • It does not directly change military pay, benefits, or retirement status in the text provided.
  • It does not set out a broader policy change beyond this one recommendation.

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Date Action
Jul. 13, 2026 Introduced in House
Jul. 13, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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