H.R. 417 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to change the eligibility requirements for appointment as Secretary of Defense.

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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.

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2007-01-11
Introduced in House
2007-01-11
Introduced in House
2007-01-11
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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

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