On the recordJune 27, 2018
Mr. Chair, the military and society at large must do more to change the stigma of sexual assault so victims are not afraid of retaliation when coming forward and reporting the crime. This bill provides $318 million for sexual assault prevention and response programs at the service level and at the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program. This is $35 million above the President's request. I understand this amendment funds a report required by the 2019 House-passed National Defense Authorization Act, to which we do not object. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time
