Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act

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Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1) establish a data-collection system for reports, including anonymous reports, of hazing incidents involving a member of the Armed Forces; and (2) issue DOD-wide guidance regarding database availability and use, including information on protected classes such as race and religion.

Each military department shall: (1) improve service member training to better recognize, prevent, and respond to hazing at all command levels; and (2) conduct an annual hazing survey, which shall include the extent to which service members report hazing and the effectiveness of anti-hazing training.

Congress
114

Number
HR - 5060

Introduced on
2016-04-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/26/2016

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1) establish a data-collection system for reports, including anonymous reports, of hazing incidents involving a member of the Armed Forces; and (2) issue DOD-wide guidance regarding database availability and use, including information on protected classes such as race and religion.

Each military department shall: (1) improve service member training to better recognize, prevent, and respond to hazing at all command levels; and (2) conduct an annual hazing survey, which shall include the extent to which service members report hazing and the effectiveness of anti-hazing training.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo reform the Department of Defense approach to preventing, responding to, and reporting incidents of hazing in the Armed Forces.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
Worker safety and health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/27/2016

Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1) establish a data-collection system for reports, including anonymous reports, of hazing incidents involvi...


Latest Action5/6/2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.