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H.R.5391: Prevention of and Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in the Military Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Nov. 18, 2004
- Latest Major Action Nov. 18, 2004
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Prevention of and Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in the Military Act - Establishes in the Department of Defense (DOD) an Office of the Victims' Advocate for access to services for victims and survivors of domestic or family violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the military (hereinafter, crimes). Requires: (1) the Secretary of Defense (Secretary) to establish an interdisciplinary council to coordinate and oversee DOD...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Nov. 18, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.) |