Panayiota Bertzikis
Legislative Work

Legislation she helped write.

From Capitol Hill to the courtroom, Panayiota turns what survivors know into policy that holds institutions accountable.

01

I Am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2021

S. 1611 · 117th Congress
Drafted · Signed into law

Played a key role in shaping policy provisions to improve victim advocacy, reporting procedures, and accountability for sexual harassment and assault in the armed forces.

02

Stop Our Sexual Assault in the Military Act

H.R. 1434 · 118th Congress
Authored provisions

Authored and drafted provisions aimed at strengthening protections for service members and improving military sexual assault reporting and accountability.

03

Military Justice Improvement Act of 2019

S. 1789 · 116th Congress
Co-drafted

Contributed to drafting legislation to reform military justice processes, enhance survivor protections, and ensure independent handling of sexual assault cases.

04

Survivors and Children of Military Rape Compensation Act

Drafted legislation
Drafted

Drafted legislation to establish compensation and support for foreign women and girls harmed by rape committed abroad by members of the United States Armed Forces.

Beyond the bills

ALSO ADVISED ONSexual Assault Training Oversight and Prevention Act
IN THE COURTSLandmark lawsuit against the Department of DefenseLed the suit against the DoD and former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over the military’s handling of sexual violence.
AT THE TABLENational board, National Organization for WomenPlus the Super Bowl XLIX Human Trafficking Task Force with the City of Phoenix.

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