A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow suit against the United States for military sexual trauma.
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- Senate Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-06-24
Plain-English Summary
Service members and veterans who experience sexual assault or harassment while in the military would be able to sue the federal government for damages, similar to how civilians can sue for injuries caused by government negligence. Currently, military personnel have very limited ability to take legal action against the government for these traumatic experiences. This change would give them a legal pathway to seek compensation and hold the government accountable.
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