Oversight of Independent Review Commission Recommendations Act

Oversight of Independent Review Commission Recommendations Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense to report on the status of the implementation of specified recommendations set forth in the July 2, 2021, report by the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military titled Hard Truths and the Duty to Change: Recommendations from the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military.

Bill 117 HR 6210, also known as the Oversight of Independent Review Commission Recommendations Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a framework for overseeing and implementing recommendations made by independent review commissions.

The bill outlines the process by which independent review commissions will be established and how their recommendations will be submitted to Congress for consideration. It also specifies that Congress will have the authority to review and approve or reject these recommendations.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for ensuring transparency and accountability in the oversight process. It requires that all meetings and deliberations of the independent review commissions be open to the public, and that regular reports on the status of recommendations be provided to Congress and the public. Overall, the Oversight of Independent Review Commission Recommendations Act aims to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of independent review commissions by providing a clear framework for oversight and implementation of their recommendations. It seeks to ensure that these recommendations are carefully considered and acted upon in a transparent and accountable manner.