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Discharge Review Board Accountability Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 5:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 1975

Bill 118 s 1975, also known as the Discharge Review Board Accountability Act of 2023, aims to increase transparency and accountability within the Discharge Review Board (DRB) process. The DRB is responsible for reviewing and potentially changing the discharge status of military service members who believe they were unfairly discharged.

The key provisions of this bill include requiring the DRB to provide detailed explanations for their decisions, ensuring that all relevant evidence is considered during the review process, and establishing a system for tracking and reporting on the outcomes of DRB cases. Additionally, the bill mandates that the DRB must notify service members of their right to legal representation during the review process.

The goal of the Discharge Review Board Accountability Act of 2023 is to ensure that service members receive fair and thorough reviews of their discharge status, and to hold the DRB accountable for their decisions. By increasing transparency and providing additional safeguards for service members, this bill seeks to uphold the integrity of the military justice system.

Current Status of Bill S 1975

Bill S 1975 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2023. Bill S 1975 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 14, 2023.  Bill S 1975's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of June 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1975

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1975

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1975

Discharge Review Board Accountability Act of 2023
Discharge Review Board Accountability Act of 2023
A bill to require a GAO study on the compliance of discharge review boards with statutory provisions and directives related to liberal consideration of certain conditions, and for other purposes.

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