To direct the Secretary of Defense to implement a safe-to-report policy applicable across the Armed Forces.
United States116th CongressHR-5738House of Representatives
Updated: Jan 30, 2020
Summary
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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
House of Representatives
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