S-1500 : Still Just a Bill


Military Special Victims Protection Act of 2019

This bill modifies and establishes requirements relating to the prosecution of sexual misconduct and domestic violence in the Armed Forces, including by restricting initial case determinations to officers of at least a certain grade with special authority and by requiring additional review of certain decisions. The bill also expands legal services and options for victims, including by allowing certain victims who were discharged from service to correct their military records with respect to specified mental health diagnoses.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-16IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2019-05-16IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Administrative remedies
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crimes against animals and natural resources
  • Crimes against children
  • Crimes against women
  • Crime victims
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Mental health
  • Military command and structure
  • Military education and training
  • Military law
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Personnel records
  • Sex offenses
  • Violent crime
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