United StatesMilitary legal support would cover victims of domestic violence
The military’s Special Victims’ Counsel program would offer legal support for domestic violence cases two years after the bill becomes law.
What it does
The military’s Special Victims’ Counsel legal support program would cover domestic violence cases. These changes would start two years after the bill becomes law.
The Defense Secretary would have to brief Congress’s armed services committees on carrying out the program changes within one year after the bill becomes law.
Argument forCovering domestic violence through this legal support program could help victims understand their options when seeking help.
Argument againstThe two-year wait could delay help for domestic violence victims who need legal guidance before these provisions take effect.
More detail
The military’s Special Victims’ Counsel legal support program would cover domestic violence cases. The amendments to the program would take effect two years after the bill becomes law.
The Defense Secretary would have to brief Congress on carrying out the program changes. The briefing would go to the House and Senate armed services committees and cover policies and procedures for carrying out the changes. The briefing would be due no later than one year after the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 22Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 22Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.Introduced
National SecurityCriminal Justice