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Increased Transparency in Military Justice System

New rules aim to increase transparency in the military justice system. They require collecting and publishing data on the race, ethnicity, and gender of individuals involved in investigations, punishments, and court-martial outcomes to better understand and address disparities.
Key points
The military will collect and publish data on the race, ethnicity, and gender of individuals involved in investigations, non-judicial punishments, and court-martial convictions.
This data is intended to help identify and address issues of unequal treatment within the military justice system.
An independent oversight body (GAO) will report on racial disparities in the military justice system and actions taken to address them.
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Print number: 117_HR_5139
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17]
Process start date: 2021-08-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Justice Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5139.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The military will collect and publish data on the race, ethnicity, and gender of individuals involved in investigations, non-judicial punishments, and court-martial convictions.
  • This data is intended to help identify and address issues of unequal treatment within the military justice system.
  • An independent oversight body (GAO) will report on racial disparities in the military justice system and actions taken to address them.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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