US HR3216

Bill

Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act

Introduced
06/11/2019

In Committee
06/12/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To enhance efforts to prevent sexual assault in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. This bill addresses sexual assault in the armed forces. It directs the Department of Defense to establish a Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct. Upon a determination not to refer a case of alleged sexual assault for trial by court-martial, the commander making such determination shall notify the victim, at least monthly, of the status of further action. The bill also allows each military department to detail certain enlisted members meeting requirements for acceptance of a commission as commissioned officers as students at accredited U.S. law schools for a period of legal training leading to a law degree. A service member agreeing to such training will, upon completion, accept a commission as a judge advocate or law specialist. Selections shall be on a competitive basis for active duty for a two-year period (in addition to any other service obligation).

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance efforts to prevent sexual assault in the Armed Forces. It directs the Department of Defense to establish a Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct to advise the Secretary of Defense on policies, programs, and practices for preventing sexual assault. The bill also requires commanders who decide not to refer a sexual assault case for court-martial to regularly notify the victim of the status of further action. Additionally, the bill allows each military department to select certain enlisted members who meet requirements for a commission to attend accredited U.S. law schools, with the understanding that they will accept a commission as a judge advocate or law specialist upon completion of their legal training.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Lori Trahan (D)*, Gil Cisneros (D), Mike Turner (R),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 06/12/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3216/all-info

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3216/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3216/BILLS-116hr3216ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3216/BILLS-116hr3216ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR2500	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020	Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.	Related
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S1526	Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	Related
S1790	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020	Became Public Law No: 116-92. (TXT \| PDF)	Related

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