On Anniversary of Vanessa Guillén’s Murder, Cong. Gonzales Joins Bipartisan Bill to Remove Sexual Harassment from Military's Chain of Command

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Texas Insider Report) — Marking the two-year anniversary of the murder of Army SPC Vanessa Guillén, Representative Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) today joined Representatives Jackie Speier (D-CA-14), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK-02), Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16), Troy Balderson (R-OH-12), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), and Anthony Brown (D-MD-04) in introducing the "Sexual Harassment Independent Investigations & Prosecutions" (SHIIP) Act to remove sexual harassment from the military chain of command.

"My constituent, SPC Vanessa Guillén, was taken from her family and our community too soon," said Rep. Sylvia Garcia. "Her legacy and sacrifice sparked a landmark movement that removed cases of sexual assault and other serious crimes from the military's chain of command. Her impact ensures countless veterans and military survivors do not have to live in fear. The SHIIP Act will further strengthen protections for these individuals. This remarkable step forward will provide our service members additional protections they rightfully deserve."