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A bill to provide for a safe to report policy relating to alleged instances of sexual assault involving members of the Armed Forces.

2/8/2022, 11:14 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3272

This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a safe-to-report policy for members of the Armed Forces (including members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces) and cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies.

The policy must generally allow an alleged victim of sexual assault to report the assault without fear or receipt of discipline for minor collateral misconduct.

Current Status of Bill S 3272

Bill S 3272 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2020. Bill S 3272 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 11, 2020.  Bill S 3272's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of February 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3272

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3272

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 S 3272

A bill to provide for a safe to report policy relating to alleged instances of sexual assault involving members of the Armed Forces.
A bill to provide for a safe to report policy relating to alleged instances of sexual assault involving members of the Armed Forces.

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