HR 5622
115th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Criminal justice information and records
Government information and archives
Military command and structure
Military personnel and dependents
Sex offenses
PERSIST Against MST Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 26, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 25, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Purposefully Expanding and Reinforcing the Statutes we Insist Support our Troops Against Military Sexual Trauma Act or the PERSIST Against MST Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1) designate a single official or entity within the Office of the Secretary of Defense for oversight of the registered sex offender management program of DOD, and (2) issue guidance relating to expedited transfers for members of the Armed Forces who are victims of a sexual assault or related offense.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Committees of jurisdiction
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