Seeking Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault in the Military, Balderson Introduces Bipartisan Legislation in Honor of Vanessa Guillén
Washington,
September 16, 2020
WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) today joined Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA), Congressman Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), and a bipartisan group of more than 100 lawmakers in introducing the I am Vanessa Guillén Act in honor of the late SPC Vanessa Guillén and the many survivors of military sexual violence who have bravely come forward in the wake of her disappearance and brutal murder. The bipartisan legislation responds to resounding calls for change by offering provisions that would revolutionize the military’s response to missing servicemembers and reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Balderson today met with the Guillén family to discuss the eponymous legislation and joined the family in a Capitol Hill press conference to share Vanessa’s story and honor her legacy with the introduction of this legislation.
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate today. The bill awaits consideration in both chambers of Congress. ### |
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