3.0.0 1867 2019-11-15T20:49:36Z 2019-11-15T20:49:36Z House H HR 2013-05-08 113 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. TURNER:H.R. 1867.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Military Regulation: Article I, Section 8, Clauses 14 and18To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the landand naval Forces; andTo make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper forcarrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all otherPowers vested by this Constitution in the Government of theUnited States or in any Department or Officer thereof.[Page H2534]]]> hsas00 Armed Services Committee House Standing hsas02 Military Personnel Subcommittee Referred to 2013-06-20T17:27:30Z Referred to 2013-05-08T13:00:11Z BE SAFE Act 113 2207 HR 2013-08-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Related bill CRS Better Enforcement for Sexual Assault Free Environments Act of 2013 113 1032 S 2013-05-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Related bill CRS 2013-06-20 hsas02 Military Personnel Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Committee 2013-05-08 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsas00 Armed Services Committee 2013-05-08 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2013-05-08 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress T000463 Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] Michael Turner R OH R. 10 N T000465 Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3] Niki Tsongas D MA 3 2013-05-08 True B001260 Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] Vern Buchanan R FL 16 2013-05-14 False R000589 Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2] E. Rigell R VA Scott 2 2013-05-14 False K000382 Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] Ann Kuster D NH M. 2 2013-05-14 False L000480 Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17] NITA LOWEY D NY M. 17 2013-05-14 False F000451 Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8] Michael Fitzpatrick R PA G. 8 2013-05-14 False C001061 Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] Emanuel Cleaver D MO 5 2013-05-14 False S001145 Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] JANICE SCHAKOWSKY D IL D. 9 2013-05-14 False C001072 Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7] Andre Carson D IN 7 2013-05-14 False G000571 Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] Tulsi Gabbard D HI 2 2013-05-16 False P000607 Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] Mark Pocan D WI 2 2013-05-16 False P000597 Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] Chellie Pingree D ME 1 2013-05-16 False S000480 Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25] LOUISE SLAUGHTER D NY M. 25 2013-05-16 False G000564 Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19] Christopher Gibson R NY P. 19 2013-05-16 False M001143 Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] BETTY MCCOLLUM D MN 4 2013-05-20 False R000515 Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] BOBBY RUSH D IL L. 1 2013-05-20 False L000554 Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2] FRANK LOBIONDO R NJ A. 2 2013-05-20 False J000292 Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] Bill Johnson R OH 6 2013-05-20 False M001144 Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] Jeff Miller R FL 1 2013-05-20 False C001077 Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6] Mike Coffman R CO 6 2013-05-20 False L000564 Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] Doug Lamborn R CO 5 2013-05-21 False L000565 Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2] David Loebsack D IA 2 2013-05-21 False B001242 Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1] Timothy Bishop D NY H. 1 2013-05-21 False M001181 Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7] Patrick Meehan R PA 7 2013-05-22 False E000215 Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] ANNA ESHOO D CA G. 18 2013-06-11 False T000266 Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6] JOHN TIERNEY D MA F. 6 2013-06-11 False L000111 Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3] TOM LATHAM R IA 3 2013-06-11 False S001162 Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13] Allyson Schwartz D PA Y. 13 2013-06-11 False B001280 Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11] Kerry Bentivolio R MI L. 11 2013-06-11 False H001038 Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] Brian Higgins D NY 26 2013-06-11 False J000295 Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] David Joyce R OH P. 14 2013-07-18 False K000375 Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] William Keating D MA R. 9 2013-07-18 False T000472 Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] Mark Takano D CA 41 2013-07-23 False C001090 Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17] Matt Cartwright D PA 17 2013-07-24 False Armed Forces and National Security Assault and harassment offenses Crime victims Crimes against women Criminal procedure and sentencing Lawyers and legal services Military command and structure Military law Military personnel and dependents Sex offenses Violent crime Armed Forces and National Security 00 2013-05-08 Introduced in House 2013-06-21T16:59:37Z Better Enforcement for Sexual Assault Free Environments Act of 2013 or BE SAFE Act - Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to repeal the authority of a convening authority (the person taking action on the findings of a court-martial) to use discretion to either set aside a finding of guilty or change such finding to a finding of guilty to a lesser included offense (except with respect to a minor offense). Requires a convening authority, when changing a charge with respect to a minor offense, to prepare a written explanation of such action, which shall be made part of the record.

Prohibits a convening authority from reducing a sentence to less than the mandatory minimum sentence, unless to reflect the substantial assistance by the accused in the investigation or prosecution of another person who has committed an offense. Requires a convening authority who disapproves, commutes, or suspends a sentence, in whole or in part, to prepare a detailed written explanation therefor, which shall be made part of the record.

Requires mandatory dismissal or dishonorable discharge of a person found guilty under the UCMJ of rape, sexual assault, forcible sodomy, or an attempt thereof.

Eliminates any statute of limitations with respect to UCMJ actions for sexual assault of a child.

Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to provide guidance for commanders regarding their authority to make determinations, and to take action, regarding whether a member of the Armed Forces (member) serving on active duty who is alleged to have committed a sexual assault or other sex-related offense should be temporarily reassigned or removed from a position of authority or assignment in order to maintain order and discipline within the member's unit.

Directs the Secretary concerned to designate legal counsel (knows as a Victims' Counsel) to provide legal assistance to a member or dependent who is the victim of a sex-related offense, whether the allegation is restricted (confidential) or unrestricted. Requires enhanced training for all military and civilian attorneys providing such assistance.

Requires the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to report to the congressional defense committees on: (1) sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimum sentencing provisions under the UCMJ, and (2) the roles of commanders in the administration of military justice and the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of UCMJ offenses.

]]> BE SAFE Act Short Titles as Introduced BE SAFE Act Short Titles as Introduced Better Enforcement for Sexual Assault Free Environments Act of 2013 Display Title BE SAFE Act Official Title as Introduced To amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the Uniform Code of Military Justice related to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Introduced in House 2013-05-08T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr1867ih/xml/BILLS-113hr1867ih.xml 2013-06-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.