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Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 5, 2019Science, Technology, Communications
S. 2782

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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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Aug 13, 2020)

This bill 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.

What just happenedAug 13, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 13, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.

  2. Aug 13, 2020Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-259.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Aug 13, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-259.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Nov 13, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Nov 5, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Nov 5, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateAug 13, 202025

This bill 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.

Introduced in SenateNov 5, 2019

This bill 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.

A bill to improve provisions of law relating to sexual harassment and assault prevention a… — Informed