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HI HR11
Resolution
Status
1/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Evans
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AI Summary
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Requests the President and United States Congress to immediately repeal combat exclusionary rules that prohibit women from serving in military combat positions.
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Cites studies indicating 30% of military women are raped, 71% are sexually assaulted, and 90% are sexually harassed while serving, with approximately 90% of sexual assaults never reported.
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States that combat exclusionary rules prevent women's advancement and promotions despite women already serving in combat roles with M60 machine guns and M16 rifles on frontlines for decades.
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Claims combat exclusionary rules undermine military morale and readiness and foster misogynist attitudes within combat specialties.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the President, Secretary of Defense, Congressional leadership, and Hawaii's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Combat Exclusionary Rule; Military; Women
Last Action
(H) Referred to PBM, referral sheet 9
1/27/2012