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Elevating National Guard Vice Chief Rank to Four-Star General Parity.

This law elevates the rank of the Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a four-star general, ensuring rank parity with Vice Chiefs of other military branches. While this change does not directly impact citizens' daily lives, it standardizes the military command structure. This strengthens the National Guard's standing within the overall defense hierarchy.
Key points
The rank of the Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau is raised to general (four-star).
Establishes rank parity among the Vice Chiefs of all major military components.
The position is excluded from general officer numerical limitations to ensure its permanence.
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Print number: 118_S_3508
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2023-12-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Vice Chiefs Parity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3508.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The rank of the Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau is raised to general (four-star).
  • Establishes rank parity among the Vice Chiefs of all major military components.
  • The position is excluded from general officer numerical limitations to ensure its permanence.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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