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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
7Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5738
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5738
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