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S. 3272

Referred to Committee

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

Introduced 2/11/2020•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

2/11/2020 • Senate

Summary

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.

Introduced in Senate • 2/11/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAssault and harassment offensesCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of DefenseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useMilitary education and trainingMilitary lawMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesSex offenses

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Democrat • NY

Sponsored 2/11/2020

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

R-IA

Joined 2/11/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

February 11, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in Senate2/11/2020

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Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1