US SB2782 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on November 5 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-08-13 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to ensure that allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment are investigated thoroughly and promptly. NOAA must ensure that such allegations are investigated within 48 hours after they are reported. If pursuant to an investigation NOAA finds evidence that a crime has been committed it must refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, including the appropriate United States Attorney's office.

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Title

A bill to improve provisions of law relating to sexual harassment and assault prevention at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-08-13SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.
2020-08-13SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-259.
2019-11-13SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2019-11-05SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Same As/Similar To

HB6636 (Related) 2020-11-02 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 464.

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