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S. 3272 116th Congress Senate

A bill to provide for a safe to report policy relating to alleged instances of sexual assault involving members of the Armed Forces.

Introduced: February 11, 2020 Introduced by: Kirsten E. Gillibrand Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAssault and harassment offensesCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
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Department of DefenseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useMilitary education and trainingMilitary lawMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesSex offenses
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 11, 2020
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 Latest action February 11, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a safe-to-report policy for members of the Armed Forces (including members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces) and cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies.

The policy must generally allow an alleged victim of sexual assault to report the assault without fear or receipt of discipline for minor collateral misconduct.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2500 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
 Bill text 1 version

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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Feb 11, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3272: A bill to provide for a safe to report policy relating to alleged instances of sexual assault involving members of the Armed Forces.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3272/
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"S. 3272: A bill to provide for a safe to report policy relating to alleged instances of sexual assault involving members of the Armed Forces.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3272/.
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S. 3272, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-3272/.
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