Bill Keating: “I would like to thank my colleague, Ms. Speier for offering this amendment. Frequently, sexual-assault victims in the…”

“I would like to thank my colleague, Ms. Speier for offering this amendment. Frequently, sexual-assault victims in the military are referred to Uniformed mental-health experts. From there, they are all too often subsequently diagnosed with ``personality disorders'' and separated from the military. While the military is making some positive steps to correct the improper processes surrounding sexual assault cases, it is impossible to know how many veterans of the military have disputed their personality disorder discharges and it is even more difficult to know how many victims of sexual assault did not come forward in fear of being labeled or scapegoated. Instead of sweeping these crimes under the rug, this amendment will review these cases and identify individuals that were improperly separated from the military subsequent to reporting a sexual assault and correct their record. I urge support for this important way forward in addressing sexual crimes. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Mr. Speier). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 75 Offered by Ms. Speier The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 75 printed in House Report 113-170.”