Professionalizing the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Act of 2021

This bill would require the Department of Defense to study the creation of a specialized, permanent career path for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) within the military. Currently, these roles are often filled by service members on temporary assignments; this legislation explores making the position a dedicated Military Occupational Specialty with specific requirements for rank and experience. The goal of the proposal is to professionalize the response to sexual assault within the armed forces by ensuring that coordinators are highly trained, career-focused experts rather than personnel rotating through the role.