Related Links:
Comprehensive Resource Center for the Military Justice Improvement Act
A brief explanation of proposed sexual assault reform of the military justice system
What is The Military Justice Improvement Act?
Fighting for Our Military Veterans and Service Members
2013:
S.967 – Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013
Tough military sexual assault bill introduced
Military chiefs oppose removing commanders from sexual assault probes
ACLU Letter in Support of the Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013
Congress’s sexual assault proposals are the latest development in a long history of civilian intervention in military justice.
Why Taking Sexual Assault Cases Out of the Chain of Command Protects Our Troops
Report on the Adjudication of Sexual Offenses in Foreign Military Justice Systems
Military Stifling Support for Sexual Assault Reforms, High-Ranking Officer Says
“A bill that would remove the prosecution of military sexual assaults out of the chain of command faced defeat in the Senate on Thursday, falling just short of the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the legislation. The Military Justice Improvement Act fell five votes short, with the Senate voting 55 to 45 to invoke cloture on the bill Thursday.
The measure was the brainchild of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., who spent months lobbying senators to sign onto her bill. The legislation had the support of many groups representing survivors of rape and sexual assault in the military, but it was vehemently opposed by military brass. Gillibrand even drew the support of two unlikely allies – Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rand Paul, R-Ky.” Read more from ABC News here.
2014:
S 1752 – Military Justice Improvement Act of 2013 – Voting Record (March 6, 2014)
Action Alert: Call your Senators and Urge Them to Support the Military Justice Improvement Act (MJIA)
Military Sexual Assault Bill Months In The Making Fails In Senate
Was the Senate Right to Block Gillibrand’s Bill?
The Quest for Military Sexual Assault Reform
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand answers your questions on military sexual assault
Claire McCaskill Defends Her Controversial Stance on Military Sexual Assault
What Happened to the Military Sexual Assault Bill in the Senate on Thursday?
The Pentagon’s Battle Against Sexual Assault Rages On
Kirsten Gillibrand’s Sexual Assault Bill SNAFU
The Military Justice Improvement Act (MJIA) failed in the Senate, but a few anti-male sexual assault provisions survived, by NCFM Adviser Michael Conzachi
2015:
HRW Letter to US Senators Regarding Military Justice Improvement Act NDAA Amendment
Exploiting Sexual Assault in the Military | Center for Military Readiness
2016:
Senate vote blocked on Gillibrand’s military sex assault proposal
The war in Congress over rape in the military, explained
The Military Justice Improvement Act Ensures Justice, Despite What Its Critics Say
Women in the military deserve more than thank-yous. They deserve to be safe from sexual assault.
U.S. Military Is Still A Hostile Environment For Women
The Military Justice Improvement Act Is The Bill Congress Needs To Pass
2017:
S.2141 – Military Justice Improvement Act of 2017
Military sex-crime bill reintroduced
Gillibrand: Reform how military sex-assault cases are handled
Ending Military Sexual Assault: Upcoming Vote on MJIA Amendment
Military Justice Improvement Act of 2017 (MJIA) (S-2141)
Gillibrand: Military sexual assault ‘as pervasive as ever’
US military must do a better job prosecuting sexual assault cases
Over 70,000 military sexual assaults took place last year — Congress must take action
2018:
Congress: Here’s Why You Should Pass The Military Justice Improvement Act
AMVETS Takes Stand Against Military Sexual Assault Trauma by Supporting Senate Bill to Amend UCMJ
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s Military Justice Improvement Act Added to 2019 Fiscal Year Defense Spending Bill
NY-Sen: Kirsten Gillibrand (D) Keeps Up The Fight To End Sexual Assault In The Military
Kirsten Gillibrand Pleads for Military to Review Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence Allegation: ‘We Have Grave Concerns’ for Their Safety
Senate Session, Part 2 | The Senate continued consideration of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes defense programs and policies for the upcoming fiscal year
2019:
Pass the Military Justice Improvement Act @SenGillibrand
S. 1789: Military Justice Improvement Act of 2019
S. 1789: Military Justice Improvement Act of 2019 [Full Text]
Military Justice Improvement Act of 2019 Would Remove Decisions on Sexual Assault from the Chain of Command
Sen. Martha McSally’s stunning rape revelation shocks Capitol Hill, prompts calls for military justice reform
Presidential candidate, Army veteran Tulsi Gabbard says military sexual assault is ‘rampant,’ at SXSW town hall
Bringing MST home, to Congress
Senator Renews Push to Distance Commanders from Military Prosecutions
Bills Pending US Congress Senate Armed Services Committee
Shanahan calls for reforms as military sexual assaults rise by 38%; highest for young women
2020 Democrats say they have plans to address military sexual assault crisis
Gillibrand re-introduces military justice bill
Sens. Cruz, Gillibrand Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act
Udall, Heinrich Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act To Address Crisis Of Military Sexual Assault
Leahy Joins Gillibrand And Others To Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act
Hirono Wants To Change How The Military Prosecutes Sexual Assault
Senator Martha McSally’s Responsibility to Survivors of Military Sexual Assault
McSally defends keeping military commanders involved in sexual assault cases
Gillibrand: “Status Quo” Not Working With Military Sexual Assaults
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