This legislation mandates regular reporting on the updating of command and control leadership boards throughout the Department of Defense. Its primary purpose is to ensure that these boards accurately reflect current leadership. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an initial report by January 31, 2026 , certifying compliance with applicable update requirements for the preceding calendar year. Additionally, subsequent reports must be provided within 120 days of a new President's inauguration or a new Secretary of Defense's confirmation. These reports must certify that all leadership boards have been updated to reflect the current Commander-in-Chief and other relevant leadership changes, and are submitted to the President and congressional defense committees.