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- H.R.5344
H.R.5344: To prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced May 7, 2012
- Latest Major Action July 10, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) (Secretary) to: (1) assess and develop a uniform definition of hazing, applicable to members of the Armed Forces (members), for inclusion in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); and (2) submit such definition to Congress. Expresses the sense of Congress that such definition should cover, at a minimum, any situation in which a member suffers or is exposed to any cruelty, indignity, humiliation,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| May 7, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Judy Chu (D-Calif.) |