To require the implementation of the Defense Incident-Based Reporting System.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Jul 2006): Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 5735, would require the Secretary of Defense to fully implement the Defense Incident-Based Reporting System (DIBRS) by January 1, 2007. This system is intended to collect and report details on certain crimes and incidents involving members of the Armed Forces.
Specifically, the bill would mandate the compilation of information on occurrences such as rape, assault with intent to rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment, kidnapping, murder, or arson. The Secretary of Defense would need to certify that DIBRS is fully implemented, and the Attorney General would need to certify when it begins reporting to the National Incident-Based Reporting System.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2006. It was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on the Judiciary. As of its introduction, the bill had not been voted on and was considered in a previous session of Congress.
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Official summary
Directs the Secretary of Defense, in implementing the Defense Incident-Based Reporting System, to require the submission and compilation of information on any occurrence of rape, assault with the intent to rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment, kidnapping, murder, or arson involving a member of the Armed Forces.
Requires the Secretary to certify in writing when such System is fully implemented.
Timeline
13 Jul 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5735 do?
- This bill, H.R. 5735, would require the Secretary of Defense to fully implement the Defense Incident-Based Reporting System (DIBRS) by January 1, 2007. This system is intended to collect and report details on certain crimes and incidents involving members of the Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill would mandate the compilation of information on occurrences such as rape, assault with intent to rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment, kidnapping, murder, or arson. The Secretary of Defense would need to certify that DIBRS is fully implemented, and the Attorney General would need to certify when it begins reporting to the National Incident-Based Reporting System. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2006. It was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on the Judiciary. As of its introduction, the bill had not been voted on and was considered in a previous session of Congress.
- Has H.R. 5735 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5735. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5735?
- H.R. 5735 was sponsored by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] (D-NY), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5735?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (13 Jul 2006).
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