If a state is not in compliance with SAPR requirements or, even if technically in compliance, is not effectively preventing and responding to sexual harassment and sexual assault and is not making sufficient effort to address this problem…

I think all of us here want to make sure that our National Guard servicemembers have the same protections under the law.

But if they don't, it is up to the Governor in a State.

Now, the U.S. Government provides $26 billion a year to National Guards across this country; $26 billion.

I also want clarification that all the follow-on care will be paid for by the Navy for any exposure that people sustained.

Is the Navy prepared to address the follow-on costs associated with this disaster?

I think that is really important because we can't continue to contract with those that have inappropriate cyber hygiene.

I am delighted that this particular hearing is not only happening, but that the American people can see that Democrats and Republicans can work together.

I thank our outstanding chairman. Madam Speaker, this helmet has been on my shelf in my office for 9 years. It has the signatures of 58 military servicemembers who have been sexually assaulted. It was a daily reminder to me that we had so…

We have now required racial and gender data collection for NJP. We also are providing better access to mental health. In the end, when servicemembers serve so do their families. This bill delivers on our commitment to them and to the…

I’ve seen it happen to my staff much more. They are being trashed both in word and deed. And it is something that once you are allowing people to incite violence, you are going to beget violence.

The intent of these online threats against women is clear, silence them, strip them of their power, and discourage them from running for office.