A bill to authorize the honorary promotion of Master Sergeant Harold B. Pharis, United States Army (retired), to Sergeant Major.
This bill (S 1010) authorizes a symbolic, honorary promotion of retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant Harold B. Pharis to the rank of Sergeant Major. It directly affects retired service member Harold B. Pharis by granting him a ceremonial rank upgrade. The bill explicitly states this promotion will not change his retired pay, benefits, or any other entitlements tied to his military service. It is a procedural measure with no financial or operational impact.
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Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 28, 2023
Last action Mar 28, 2023
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Mar 28, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 28, 2023
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in Senate
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Mike Braun
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