WASHINGTON — Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is partnering with New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on legislation aimed reforming how the military deals with sexual assault.
The pair introduced legislation Tuesday that instructs the Department of Defense to study and make recommendations on the required rank, training and experience for sexual assault response coordinators, which varies between branches of the military, in an effort to professionalize the position.
“America’s service members make untold sacrifices on our nation’s behalf, and it is our responsibility to ensure those who need support can get it,” Hawley said in a statement.
