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HI HR11

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the President and United States Congress to immediately repeal combat exclusionary rules that prohibit women from serving in military combat positions.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Claims combat exclusionary rules undermine military morale and readiness and foster misogynist attitudes within combat specialties.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Military Affairs1/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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