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Title V: MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

Sec. 527 — Revision to decision timeframe for expedited transfers at the military service academies

TL;DR

Revision to decision timeframe for expedited transfers at the military service academies — amends 10 U.S.C. § 7461(e).

FY2027 · H.R. 8800 (HASC reported)Source: bills/FY2027-HR8800-hasc-reported.pdfView House vs Senate →

Statutory text

(a) United States Military Academy. Section 7461(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 72 hours each place it appears and inserting five days.

(b) United States Naval Academy. Section 8480(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 72 hours each place it appears and inserting five days.

(c) United States Air Force Academy. Section 9461(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking 72 hours each place it appears and inserting five days.

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