House Bill 5622
115th Congress(2017-2018)
PERSIST Against MST Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5622
Congress
115
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Purposefully Expanding and Reinforcing the Statutes we Insist Support our Troops Against Military Sexual Trauma Act or the PERSIST Against MST Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1) designate a single official or entity within the Office of the Secretary of Defense for oversight of the registered sex offender management program of DOD, and (2) issue guidance relating to expedited transfers for members of the Armed Forces who are victims of a sexual assault or related offense.
April 25, 2018
04/26/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
04/25/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
04/25/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:47 PM