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This Concurrent Resolution urges Congress to pass reforms aimed at combating sexual harassment and assault within the United States Armed Forces, acknowledging that despite existing policies, these issues persist and negatively impact service members' trust and cohesion. The resolution highlights concerning statistics, including an increase in reported sexual assaults and a low reporting rate, noting that men are disproportionately victims but women are more likely to report. It criticizes the current military justice system for its perceived unfairness and commander influence, and supports legislative efforts to improve victim services, extend victims' rights, alter commander authority over prosecutions, professionalize the military justice system, mandate punishments for sex crimes, and enhance data collection on sexual assault reports, all to ensure service members' well-being and military readiness.