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HR 5735 109th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Arson Assault Cabinet officers Congressional reporting requirements Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal justice information Data banks Department of Defense Families Family violence Fines (Penalties) Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Kidnapping Military and naval offenses Murder Rape Salaries Science, Technology, Communications

To require the implementation of the Defense Incident-Based Reporting System.

Introduced: June 29, 2006 See on congress.gov
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Jul 13, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jun 29, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1351)
Jun 29, 2006
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 29, 2006
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of Defense, in implementing the Defense Incident-Based Reporting System, to require the submission and compilation of information on any occurrence of rape, assault with the intent to rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment, kidnapping, murder, or arson involving a member of the Armed Forces.

Requires the Secretary to certify in writing when such System is fully implemented.

What's happening now July 13, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Waters, Maxine
California · Jul 25, 2006
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jun 29, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5735: To require the implementation of the Defense Incident-Based Reporting System.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5735/
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