Combating Military Sexual Assault Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 23, 2019)
Combating Military Sexual Assault Act
This bill addresses the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault and related offenses in the Armed Forces.
For example, the bill (1) expands training for, and responsibilities of, commanders of the Armed Forces with respect to such assaults; (2) extends the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces; (3) increases the number of digital forensic examiners in each military criminal investigation organization; (4) expands the authority of military judges with respect to certain pretrial matters; (5) makes sexual harassment a specific offense in the Uniform Code of Military Justice; and (6) and requires a pilot program on defense investigators within the military justice system.
What just happenedMay 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 23, 2019
- May 24, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Military Personnel Subcommittee - May 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - May 23, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 23, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House