The Military Leadership Removal Transparency Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Defense to notify Congress within five days whenever a general or admiral officer in a senior position leaves their post earlier than expected, whether through removal, reassignment, resignation, or retirement. The detailed notification must include the officer's name and rank, the reason for departure, whether the military department or the officer initiated the action, and whether any investigations were involved. Within 30 days, the Secretary must also submit a comprehensive report to Congress certifying whether the action was based on legitimate grounds like misconduct or performance issues, rather than retaliation for providing honest military assessments. The bill applies to all general and admiral-level officers in positions designated by the Secretary of Defense as important and significant. The legislation does not limit the President's constitutional authority as Commander in Chief but ensures that Congress receives transparency about senior military leadership changes and the reasons behind them.
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