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H.Con.Res. 397 (110th)

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding sexual assaults and rape in the military.

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Introduced

29 July 2008

Last action

4 September 2008 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46]

Subjects

Defence, Transport

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence · Transport

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Summary

Calls for the Secretary of Defense to develop a comprehensive strategy to increase and encourage investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military. Sets forth elements to be included in such strategy, including: (1) requiring commanders to be held accountable for sexual assaults and rapes in their units and for disposition of such cases; (2) developing prevention and response programs to create a culture that prevents sexual assault and rape in the military and encourages more reporting by victims; (3) reviewing the capacity of the legal infrastructure in the military to investigate and prosecute effectively sexual assault cases; (4) examining any barriers on military facilities to conducting effective investigations of sexual assault and rape cases; and (5) ensuring that the command affords an alleged sexual assault victim an opportunity for a base transfer should a military protection order be issued.

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Timeline

  1. 29 July 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 July 2008

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1589-1590)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 July 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 July 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 4 September 2008

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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