MEDIA RELEASE
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today released the following statement on the Senate’s vote on the Military Justice Improvement Act (S. 1752). The congresswoman introduced companion legislation in the House last year (H.R. 2016).
“Over the past year, Senator Gillibrand and I, along with a group of bipartisan members, have elevated the conversation about military sexual assault to the forefront. It is a topic that is widely misunderstood, and one that has been swept under the rug for too long. While I’m disappointed the Senate did not pass the Military Justice Improvement Act today, our fight for justice is far from over. Men and women in our uniformed ranks deserve a system of justice system that works for them, and leadership that truly has zero tolerance for sexual assault in the ranks.
“Having worn the uniform for more than ten years, I remain proud to serve our country alongside so many brave men and women, who voluntarily put their lives on the line for our nation. Their voices deserve to be heard, and we owe them a justice system that is fair and transparent. I will continue to push for bipartisan support to move our bill through Congress and to the President for his consideration.â€
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s bill has garnered wide bipartisan support in the House, including Democratic and Republican leadership.