VA begins processing disability claims for conditions related to toxic burn pit exposure weny.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from weny.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The measure has gained bipartisan support in the House and the Senate. Mrs. Gillibrand’s bill has 66 co-sponsors in both parties; a companion House bill introduced by Rep. Jackie Speier, California Democrat, has more than 200 co-sponsors.
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has backed the legislation and has reportedly assured a Senate floor vote on the bill. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has also supported measures for reforming the military justice system and removing sexual assault prosecutions from military commanders.
But the issue remains contentious among the Pentagon’s top brass, who say removing authorities granted to military commanders could impact military culture and discipline.
Vanessa Guillén's murder increased awareness of military sexual assault. The Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act was introduced.
Gillibrand to chair Senate armed forces committee | 870 AM 97 7FM News Talk WHCU whcuradio.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from whcuradio.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Federal defense bill includes child abuse protections pressrepublican.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from pressrepublican.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.