US SB3180 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on May 15 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-05-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Defense to provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing and plan that outlines Department of Defense (DOD) efforts to: (1) prevent the hazing of members of the Armed Forces (members) by other members; (2) provide hazing prevention training to members; (3) improve methods of reporting hazing incidents, including anonymous procedures; and (4) respond to and resolve alleged hazing incidents, including prosecution through the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Requires the plan to include the establishment of a database for improving DOD ability to: (1) determine the extent to which hazing incidents are occurring and their nature; and (2) track, respond to, and resolve such incidents.

Tracking Information

Register now for our free OneVote public service or GAITS Pro trial account and you can begin tracking this and other legislation, all driven by the real-time data of the LegiScan API. Providing tools allowing you to research pending legislation, stay informed with email alerts, content feeds, and share dynamic reports. Use our new PolitiCorps to join with friends and collegaues to monitor & discuss bills through the process.

Monitor Legislation or view this same bill number from multiple sessions or take advantage of our national legislative search.

Title

A bill to require the Department of Defense to develop a plan to track and respond to incidents of hazing in the Armed Forces.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2012-05-15SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Same As/Similar To

HB4310 (Related) 2013-01-02 - Became Public Law No: 112-239.

Subjects


US Congress State Sources


Bill Comments

feedback