"Fear or professional intimidation should never come between a victim and the justice they deserve,” Foxx also said, "Increases in sexual assault within our military cannot be tolerated. Some of the finest men and women I know have served in our armed forces, and their good work must not be tarnished by the recent rise of sexual assault."
The House of Representatives last week passed legislation cosponsored by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) designed to prevent any retaliation against military personnel who report rape or sexual assault within their ranks. Foxx issued the following statement on H.R. 1864:
Congresswoman Foxx stated, "Fear or professional intimidation should never come between a victim and the justice they deserve,” Foxx also said, "Increases in sexual assault within our military cannot be tolerated. Some of the finest men and women I know have served in our armed forces, and their good work must not be tarnished by the recent rise of sexual assault." The legislation Foxx cosponsored expands the duties of Defense Department inspector general to include examining whether reports of sexual assault, misconduct or rape within the military have led to retaliation against reporters or alleged victims. Currently, the inspector general is only responsible for investigating whether sexual harassment allegations have led to retaliation. In addition to the legislation passed last week, the FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act Foxx voted for earlier this month included many provisions designed to more effectively combat instances of sexual assault within the military.
