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Independent Investigations for Sexual Harassment in the Military

This act changes how sexual harassment cases are handled within the U.S. armed forces. Its goal is to ensure these cases are investigated and prosecuted by independent specialists, outside the direct chain of command. This aims to increase trust in the system and better protect victims.
Key points
Sexual harassment becomes an offense subject to independent military prosecutors.
Investigations into sexual harassment will be conducted by independent investigators, separate from the complainant's or subject's chain of command.
Independent investigators will receive specialized training in sexual harassment investigations.
The changes apply to all branches of the armed forces, including the Coast Guard when operating under the Department of Homeland Security.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4113
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2022-04-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sexual Harassment Independent Investigations and Prosecution Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4113.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Sexual harassment becomes an offense subject to independent military prosecutors.
  • Investigations into sexual harassment will be conducted by independent investigators, separate from the complainant's or subject's chain of command.
  • Independent investigators will receive specialized training in sexual harassment investigations.
  • The changes apply to all branches of the armed forces, including the Coast Guard when operating under the Department of Homeland Security.
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 Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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