H.R. 5060 · 114th Congress
Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Judy Chu
- Introduced
- 2016-04-26
- Latest action
- 2016-05-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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.