Respect the Chief Act of 2025

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit regular reports confirming that military leadership boards at all Defense installations reflect current command structure. Specifically, it mandates an initial report by January 31, 2026, covering 2025 compliance, and subsequent reports within 120 days after a new President takes office or a new Secretary of Defense is confirmed. These reports must certify that all leadership boards have been updated to align with the current Commander-in-Chief and other leadership changes. The bill directly affects the Department of Defense and reports to the President and congressional defense committees.