H.R. 335 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.
H.R. 335 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 2021, sponsored by Adam Smith. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-1
What it does
This bill allows the first person nominated and appointed as Secretary of Defense after 12 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, to be a person who is, on the date of appointment, at least four years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2021
- Passed the HouseJan 21, 2021
- Passed the SenateJan 21, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentJan 21, 2021
- Became lawJan 22, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-1. (Jan 22, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Jan 21, 2021 · Bill Passed69–27 - On Passage
House · Jan 21, 2021 · Passed326–78
Every roll call vote on this bill
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