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H.R. 5391: Prevention of and Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in the Military Act

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H.R. 5391: Prevention of and Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in the Military Act

108th Congress · introduced 2004-11-18 · Armed Forces and National Security · Latest: 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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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2004-11-18 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: 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. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

Prevention of and Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in the Military Act

Plain 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 victims' programs; and (2) the Secretary of each military department to establish their own council for such purposes. Directs the commanding officer of a military unit who receives a complaint alleging such a crime by a member of the military or civilian DOD employee to carry out a full investigation and submit a final report on investigation results. Requires the Secretary to implement written policies regarding arrest procedures for domestic violence incidents. Establishes a Director of Special Investigations to compile and report information concerning such crimes. Provides for the protection of persons reporting incidents of sexual assault or domestic violence. Authorizes the Secretary to award contracts to support DOD crisis intervention services for victims of such crimes. Provides for medical care and treatment for victims. Authorizes the creation of military-civilian shelter programs for crime victims. Amends the Federal criminal code and Uniform Code of Military Justice to revise or establish enforcement provisions related to such crimes. Provides for military law enforcement of victims' rights, including restitution. Extends or increases Department of Veterans Affairs counseling and treatment programs with respect to such crimes. Provides for: (1) enhanced treatment services for perpetrators; and (2) DOD prevention and intervention training. Requires DOD research with respect to crime prevention, needs assessment, services, and accountability. Directs the Secretary to convene a summit and a national conference to deal with issues surrounding such crimes.

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Official text

Prevention of and Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in the Military Act

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] · 0 cosponsors

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong108-hr5391 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108