Congress honors retired Navy captain with title-only rank advancement
H.R. 4547 — To advance Thomas B. Hagen on the retired list of the Navy. · Filed by Mike Kelly (R-PA) · Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill advances retired Navy Captain Thomas B. Hagen to the rank of rear admiral (lower half) on the retired list. The advancement is honorary—it does not increase his pay, benefits, or pension, nor does it affect anyone else's entitlements. Only his title changes.
Why we flagged it
The bill is a routine congressional courtesy advancing a retired officer's rank on the retired list for honorific purposes only, with no fiscal or policy consequence. This is standard practice in military commemoration legislation.
Who it affects
This is a non-binding honor for a retired military officer with no fiscal cost, no impact on other citizens' benefits, and no policy consequence. It is a routine congressional courtesy to a decorated service member.