HR-5060 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-05-06CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.House committee actions
2016-04-26IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2016-04-26IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Military education and training
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Worker safety and health

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