General John D. Lavelle Act
This bill, known as the General John D. Lavelle Act, directs the Secretary of Defense to recommend restoring the retired rank of General John D. Lavelle by December 31, 2026. The recommendation will be based on newly declassified records and the latest advice from the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records. The primary effect is a formal process to reinstate General Lavelle's rank, which is a commemorative action rather than a change to current military policy.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 13, 2026
Last action Jul 13, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
lower
Jul 13, 2026
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Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Party
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Don Bacon
RRepublican
Co
August Pfluger
RRepublican
Co
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
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