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

2/9/2022, 2:56 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5738

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 5738

Bill HR 5738 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2020. Bill HR 5738 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2020.  Bill HR 5738's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of January 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5738

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
7
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5738

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Crime victims
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Department of Defense
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Military education and training
- Military law
- Military personnel and dependents
- National Guard and reserves
- Sex offenses

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5738

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

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