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H.R.3767: Shield Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 12, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Shield Act - Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to permit a Special Victims' Counsel who is representing an alleged victim of a rape, sexual assault, or forcible sodomy offense to speak on behalf of such victim in a preliminary criminal investigation (Article 32 Investigation) of any such offense when the victim has the right to be heard. Prohibits: (1) questions during such investigation about the sexual behavior of an alleged...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 24, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| Dec. 12, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| Dec. 12, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) |