Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act
Latest action · Jun 12, 2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJun 11, 2019
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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).
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 11, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. | Original | Jun 11, 2019 |
| R-OH | Michael R. Turner | Original | Jun 11, 2019 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 12, 2019Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Jun 11, 2019Introduced in House
- Jun 11, 2019Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1526 | Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act | Related bill | May 16, 2019 |
| S 1790 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 | Related bill | Dec 20, 2019 |
| HR 2500 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 | Related bill | Aug 11, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Administrative remedies
- Advisory bodies
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Congressional oversight
- Crime prevention
- Crime victims
- Department of Defense
- Higher education
- Lawyers and legal services
- Military education and training
- Military law
- Military personnel and dependents
- Sex offenses
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 11, 2019Introduced in House
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