Senate Bill 5231
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protecting our Servicemembers through Proven Methods Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 12, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5231
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting our Servicemembers through Proven Methods Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to include new elements in its annual primary prevention research agenda, for example, a focus on whether and to what extent sub-populations of the military community may be targeted for interpersonal violence more than others.
The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report to Congress (1) comparing the DOD's sexual harassment and prevention training with similar programs at other federal departments and agencies; and (2) that includes relevant data collected by colleges, universities, and other relevant outside entities on hazing, bullying, and interpersonal and self-directed violence.
December 12, 2022
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12/12/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S7101-7102)
12/12/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 25, 2023 5:00:29 PM