Military Officer Promotion Integrity Act of 2026

Congress makes the following findings:

(1) The officer promotion system established under chapter 36 of title 10, United States Code, is intended to ensure that officers are advanced based on merit, demonstrated performance, professional qualifications, and the needs of the Armed Forces.

(2) Promotion selection boards convened under chapter 36 of title 10, United States Code, play a critical role in preserving the professionalism, merit-based character, and apolitical nature of the Armed Forces.

(3) Officers selected for promotion by a duly constituted promotion selection board should not be removed from promotion consideration except pursuant to objective standards, established procedures, and documented findings consistent with law.

(4) Transparency, objectivity, and meaningful oversight promote servicemember and public confidence in the military promotion system, protect the rights of servicemembers, and strengthen the readiness and effectiveness of the Armed Forces.

(5) Congress has a constitutional responsibility to make rules for the government and regulation of the Armed Forces, including establishing statutory standards governing the promotion of commissioned officers.