US HB5060 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on April 26 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-05-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1) establish a data-collection system for reports, including anonymous reports, of hazing incidents involving a member of the Armed Forces; and (2) issue DOD-wide guidance regarding database availability and use, including information on protected classes such as race and religion. Each military department shall: (1) improve service member training to better recognize, prevent, and respond to hazing at all command levels; and (2) conduct an annual hazing survey, which shall include the extent to which service members report hazing and the effectiveness of anti-hazing training.

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Title

Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-05-06HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
2016-04-26HouseReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2016-04-26HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HB4909 (Related) 2016-05-26 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.

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