Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1526
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 16, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 16, 2019
Latest Action
May 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1526
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Arizona
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act

This bill addresses sexual assault in the armed forces. It directs the Department of Defense to establish a Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.

Upon a determination not to refer a case of alleged sexual assault for trial by court-martial, the commander making such determination shall notify the victim, at least monthly, of the status of further action.

The bill also allows each military department to detail certain enlisted members meeting requirements for acceptance of a commission as commissioned officers as students at accredited U.S. law schools for a period of legal training leading to a law degree. A service member agreeing to such training will, upon completion, accept a commission as a judge advocate or law specialist. Selections shall be on a competitive basis for active duty for a two-year period (in addition to any other service obligation).

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/16/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
05/16/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:24 AM