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Combating Military Sexual Assault Act

USA116th CongressHR-3015| House 
| Updated: 5/24/2019
Michael R. Turner

Michael R. Turner

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)

Military Personnel Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Combating Military Sexual Assault Act This bill addresses the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault and related offenses in the Armed Forces. For example, the bill (1) expands training for, and responsibilities of, commanders of the Armed Forces with respect to such assaults; (2) extends the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces; (3) increases the number of digital forensic examiners in each military criminal investigation organization; (4) expands the authority of military judges with respect to certain pretrial matters; (5) makes sexual harassment a specific offense in the Uniform Code of Military Justice; and (6) and requires a pilot program on defense investigators within the military justice system.
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Timeline
May 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1495
Introduced in Senate
May 23, 2019
Introduced in House
May 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • May 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1495
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 23, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • May 24, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1495: Combating Military Sexual Assault Act
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of DefenseDomestic violence and child abuseDue process and equal protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationJudicial procedure and administrationLawyers and legal servicesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary command and structureMilitary education and trainingMilitary lawMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentResearch administration and fundingRight of privacySex offenses

Combating Military Sexual Assault Act

USA116th CongressHR-3015| House 
| Updated: 5/24/2019
Combating Military Sexual Assault Act This bill addresses the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault and related offenses in the Armed Forces. For example, the bill (1) expands training for, and responsibilities of, commanders of the Armed Forces with respect to such assaults; (2) extends the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces; (3) increases the number of digital forensic examiners in each military criminal investigation organization; (4) expands the authority of military judges with respect to certain pretrial matters; (5) makes sexual harassment a specific offense in the Uniform Code of Military Justice; and (6) and requires a pilot program on defense investigators within the military justice system.
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Timeline
May 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1495
Introduced in Senate
May 23, 2019
Introduced in House
May 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 24, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • May 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1495
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 23, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • May 24, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Michael R. Turner

Michael R. Turner

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)

Military Personnel Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1495: Combating Military Sexual Assault Act
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of DefenseDomestic violence and child abuseDue process and equal protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationJudicial procedure and administrationLawyers and legal servicesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary command and structureMilitary education and trainingMilitary lawMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentResearch administration and fundingRight of privacySex offenses