Legis Daily

Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act

USA116th CongressS-1526| Senate 
| Updated: 5/16/2019
Kyrsten Sinema

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Joni Ernst (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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).
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
May 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3216
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • May 16, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 16, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • June 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3216
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-3216: Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsDepartment of DefenseHigher educationLawyers and legal servicesMilitary education and trainingMilitary lawMilitary personnel and dependentsSex offenses

Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act

USA116th CongressS-1526| Senate 
| Updated: 5/16/2019
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).
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
May 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3216
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • May 16, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 16, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • June 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3216
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Kyrsten Sinema

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Joni Ernst (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-3216: Prevention of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsDepartment of DefenseHigher educationLawyers and legal servicesMilitary education and trainingMilitary lawMilitary personnel and dependentsSex offenses