What are the key events in BRAC and when will they occur?
There are several significant events taking place throughout the remainder of 2005. · Not later than May 16, 2005, the Secretary of Defense forwards the recommendations for closure and realignment to the independent BRAC Commission, at which time the information is available to the public. · By September 8, 2005, the BRAC Commission must forward its report to the President of the United States. · By September 23, 2005, The President will accept or reject the Commission’s recommendations on an all or nothing basis and, if approved, forward the recommendations to Congress. · If the President disapproves the Commission’s initial recommendations, the Commission must submit revised recommendations to the President not later than October 20, 2005. The President must then approve or disapprove the Commission’s revised recommendations by November 7, 2005, or the process ends. ·Once the President forwards the recommendations to Congress, Congress will have 45 legislative days to enact a joint r
