AUSTIN, Texas - The "I Am Vanessa Guillen" bill is being introduced today on Capitol Hill with support from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
The bill aims to help military members report instances of sexual abuse or harassment without fear of retaliation along the chain of command.Prior to her disappearance, 20-year-old Fort Hood Specialist Vanessa Guillen told her family that she was being sexually harassed on post but it was never officially reported to Ft.
Hood.RELATED: Advocates push for “I am Vanessa Guillen” bill to assist soldiers and military families---------Get breaking news alerts in the FOX 7 Austin News app.
It is FREE!Download for iOS or Android---------Guillen's remains were found two months after she went missing.