United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5738 (116th)
To direct the Secretary of Defense to implement a safe-to-report policy applicable across the Armed Forces.
Introduced
30 January 2020
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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6 June 2025
Summary
This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a safe-to-report policy for (1) members of the Armed Forces, including members of reserve components but excluding the Coast Guard; and (2) cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies. The policy must allow an alleged victim of sexual assault to report the assault without fear or receipt of discipline, absent aggravating circumstances , for minor collateral misconduct.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 30 January 2020
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 30 January 2020
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 30 January 2020
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5738
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/5738