HR 5060
114th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
Worker safety and health
Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 6, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 26, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 26, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Committees of jurisdiction
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