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US HR5738
To direct the Secretary of Defense to implement a safe-to-report policy applicable across the Armed Forces.
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Introduced
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
In Committee
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to implement a safe-to-report policy applicable across the Armed Forces. 1
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to implement a "safe-to-report" policy across the Armed Forces. This policy would allow members of the Armed Forces who are victims of sexual assault to report the assault without fear of being disciplined for minor collateral misconduct, such as improper use of alcohol or fraternization, that occurred at the time of the assault or was discovered during the investigation. The bill specifies that the policy would apply to members of the Armed Forces, including the reserves, as well as cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies. The Secretary of Defense would be required to define in regulations what constitutes "minor collateral misconduct" and "aggravating circumstances" that could still lead to discipline.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Jackie Speier (D)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Kathy Castor (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 01/30/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5738/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5738/BILLS-116hr5738ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5738/BILLS-116hr5738ih.pdf.pdf |
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