SOS Campus Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 15, 2019)
Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act or the SOS Campus Act
This bill provides support for students of institutions of higher education (IHEs) who are victims of sexual assault.
IHEs that receive federal funding must designate independent advocates for campus sexual assault prevention and response. The advocates must provide services to the victims.
In addition, the bill prohibits IHEs from retaliating against advocates for representing the interests of victims or against victims for reporting sexual assaults to advocates.
What just happenedMay 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2889)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 15, 2019
- May 15, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2889)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 15, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate