Stop Pay for Violent Offenders Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 22, 2013)
Stop Pay for Violent Offenders Act - Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned (Secretary concerned) to suspend all or a portion of the pay and allowances of a member of the Armed Forces who is being held in confinement pending trial by court-martial or by civil authority for any sex-related or capital offense.
Entitles such member to: (1) written notice of the suspension, (2) a reasonable time (at least seven days) to request a suspension waiver and to furnish supporting evidence, (3) representation by an attorney or other representative in making such request, and (4) a written response by the Secretary concerned and the reasons for any denial of such request.
Requires any member who is subsequently acquitted of any such charges to be paid the full amount of the withheld pay and allowances.
What just happenedAug 29, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 22, 2013
- Aug 29, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Jul 22, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Jul 22, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 22, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House