; and (ii) for a period of not less than 120 days and not more than 180 days, or longer at the discretion of the Secretary. (B) In the case of a covered participant who has already held a position described in subparagraph (A), an assignment described in clauses (i) and (ii) of such subparagraph with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. (3) Other rotational assignments The Secretary may provide a covered participant one or more other short-term rotational assignments. Such an assignment shall be for a period of not less than 30 days and not more than 180 days, at the discretion of the Secretary. (d) Periodic reports (1) Reports required Not later than three years after the date on which the Secretary begins to carry out the program under this section, and not less frequently than once every three years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives regarding such program. (2) Elements Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) Costs to the United States to provide benefits under subsection (b). (B) The rates of retention of covered participants compared to other employees of the Department. (C) Recommendations of the Secretary regarding legislative or administrative action to improve such program. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered attorney means an individual who— (A) is a covered participant; (B) has graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; and (C) is a member in good standing of the bar of a State. (2) The term covered participant means an individual who participates in— (A) the Honors Attorney Program (or successor program) of the Office of General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs