Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 5898(d) of this title, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 103–337, § 1629(span)(2).

2000—Puspan. L. 106–398 amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Upon approval by the President of the report of a promotion board, the names of the officers recommended for promotion by the promotion board (other than any name removed by the President) may be disseminated to the armed force concerned. If those names have not been sooner disseminated, those names (other than the name of any officer whose promotion the Senate failed to confirm) shall be promptly disseminated to the armed force concerned upon confirmation by the Senate.”

Section effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section 1691(span)(1) of Puspan. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.