Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 30, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5738
To direct the Secretary of Defense to implement a safe-to-report policy applicable across the Armed Forces.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 30, 2020)
This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a safe-to-report policy for (1) members of the Armed Forces, including members of reserve components but excluding the Coast Guard; and (2) cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies.
The policy must allow an alleged victim of sexual assault to report the assault without fear or receipt of discipline, absent aggravating circumstances, for minor collateral misconduct.
What just happenedJan 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14](D-CA)Sponsor
8 cosponsors7 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseJan 30, 2020
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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