HR 5738
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
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
To direct the Secretary of Defense to implement a safe-to-report policy applicable across the Armed Forces.
Introduced: January 30, 2020
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Became law
Jan 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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