H.R. 1403 · 109th Congress

Department of Defense Office of the Victim Advocate Act of 2005

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2005-03-17
Latest action
2005-04-06 · Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

Summary

Department of Defense Office of the Victim Advocate Act of 2005 - Establishes an Office of the Victim Advocate within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to assist victims of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence occurring among members of the Armed Forces or between members of the Armed Forces and family members and partners.

Requires the Director of the Office to carry out specified coordination, evaluation and review, policy, and education and training functions, and to submit to the Secretary an annual report assessing the current state of affairs within military departments relative to interpersonal violence and sexual misconduct. Requires the Secretary to transmit the Director's report to Congress with additional comments.