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- H.R.2739
H.R.2739: BE HEARD Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 17, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 25, 2017
Bill Summary
Building an Environment for Helpful, Effective, and Accessible Representation and Decision-making Act or the BE HEARD Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to develop specific training to assist Special Victims' Counsels in recognizing and dealing with the effect of gender differences on victim response to sexual assault. The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces may review for legal error a grant or denial of a petition for a writ...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Michael R. Turner (R-Ohio) |