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US HR5060

US HR5060
Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act


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Introduced
04/26/2016
In Committee
05/06/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017

Introduced Session

114th Congress

Bill Summary

Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1) establish a data-collection system for reports, including anonymous reports, of hazing incidents involving a member of the Armed Forces; and (2) issue DOD-wide guidance regarding database availability and use, including information on protected classes such as race and religion. Each military department shall: (1) improve service member training to better recognize, prevent, and respond to hazing at all command levels; and (2) conduct an annual hazing survey, which shall include the extent to which service members report hazing and the effectiveness of anti-hazing training.

AI Summary

This bill, the Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act, mandates that the Department of Defense (DOD) create a system to collect reports of hazing incidents, including anonymous ones, and issue guidance on how this data will be used, specifically noting the protection of individuals based on characteristics like race and religion. Furthermore, each military branch is required to enhance its training programs to help service members better identify, prevent, and address hazing at all levels of command, and to conduct an annual survey to gauge the extent of hazing and the effectiveness of the anti-hazing training provided.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 05/06/2016)

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