The bill, which was introduced to the House Armed Services Committee, was co-sponsored by Reps. Jack Bergman (R-MI), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD), Andy Harris (R-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-RI), John James (R-MI), ...

which consolidated the military branches under a unified command structure, featuring a strong Joint Chiefs of Staff comprised of Army, Navy, and Air Force leaders. In 1947, President Harry S.