HR-5738 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-01-30IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2020-01-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Crime victims
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Department of Defense
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Military education and training
  • Military law
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • National Guard and reserves
  • Sex offenses

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