HR-3148 : Still Just a Bill

Sexual Trauma Ongoing Protections Act of 2019 or the STOP Act of 2019

This bill modifies and establishes requirements relating to sexual assault policies, procedures, and reporting in the Armed Forces, including by requiring timely consideration of academy transfer requests from victims of sexual assault, requiring timely disposition of sex-related offenses that are not brought to trial due to insufficient evidence, and providing an option for victims to file restricted reports of sexual assault regardless of third-party disclosures.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-06CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.House committee actions
2019-06-05IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2019-06-05IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advisory bodies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime victims
  • Crimes against children
  • Department of Defense
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Judicial procedure and administration
  • Military education and training
  • Military law
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Sex offenses

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