In CommitteeFiled Jan 8, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jan 9, 2026
Summary
The Duty Status Reform Act changes the legal framework for calling up members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard and Space Force reserves. It gives the President broader power to pause promotion, retirement and separation rules when reservists are on active duty, and sets new conditions for using standby and retired reservists. The goal is to make it easier to meet national‑security needs while protecting service members’ benefits.
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