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Oversight of Independent Review Commission Recommendations Act

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6210

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 6210

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 6210

Bill HR 6210 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 9, 2021. Bill HR 6210 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 9, 2021.  Bill HR 6210's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of December 9, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6210

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6210

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Assault and harassment offenses
- Congressional oversight
- Crime prevention
- Crime victims
- Military law
- Military personnel and dependents
- Sex offenses

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6210

Oversight of Independent Review Commission Recommendations Act
Oversight of Independent Review Commission Recommendations Act
To direct the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the status of the implementation of certain recommendations of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military, and for other purposes.

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