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Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act

Introduced: May 16, 2019 See on congress.gov
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May 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
May 16, 2019
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Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act

This bill addresses sexual assault in the armed forces. It directs the Department of Defense to establish a Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.

Upon a determination not to refer a case of alleged sexual assault for trial by court-martial, the commander making such determination shall notify the victim, at least monthly, of the status of further action.

The bill also allows each military department to detail certain enlisted members meeting requirements for acceptance of a commission as commissioned officers as students at accredited U.S. law schools for a period of legal training leading to a law degree. A service member agreeing to such training will, upon completion, accept a commission as a judge advocate or law specialist. Selections shall be on a competitive basis for active duty for a two-year period (in addition to any other service obligation).

What's happening now May 16, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 3216 Related bill Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act
  • HR 2500 Related bill National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · May 16, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1526: Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1526/
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"S. 1526: Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1526/.
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S. 1526, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1526/.
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