Time limitations

(a) Consideration of proposals for decorations not previously submitted in timely fashion Section 1130 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsections: (d) Proposals to be considered under this section must originate before the military service concerned operationalized a standardized, online, awards review process. (e) (1) An exception to the time limitations under this section shall be granted for a member or former member of the armed forces whose recommendation for a decoration could not be processed due to the classification of the details of the act, achievement, or service. In such cases, a recommendation for a decoration may be considered if it is submitted within three years of the date the information providing the necessary evidence is declassified. (2) For purposes of the exception under paragraph (1), the term 'declassification' includes— (A) information released through the automatic declassification mechanisms established under Executive Order 13526 (or any successor order), including the 10-year, 25-year, 50-year, or 75-year automatic declassification timelines; and (B) information released through a Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) or a request under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act).. (b) Review determinations regarding certain decorations Section 1552 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsection (j); and (2) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (j).