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To direct the Secretary of Defense to implement a safe-to-report policy applicable across the Armed Forces.

USA116th CongressHR-5738| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2020
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a safe-to-report policy for (1) members of the Armed Forces, including members of reserve components but excluding the Coast Guard; and (2) cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies. The policy must allow an alleged victim of sexual assault to report the assault without fear or receipt of discipline, absent aggravating circumstances , for minor collateral misconduct.
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Timeline
Jan 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • January 30, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 30, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
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

To direct the Secretary of Defense to implement a safe-to-report policy applicable across the Armed Forces.

USA116th CongressHR-5738| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2020
This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a safe-to-report policy for (1) members of the Armed Forces, including members of reserve components but excluding the Coast Guard; and (2) cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies. The policy must allow an alleged victim of sexual assault to report the assault without fear or receipt of discipline, absent aggravating circumstances , for minor collateral misconduct.
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Timeline
Jan 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • January 30, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 30, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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