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Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 18, 2019Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 5139

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Oct 1, 2020)

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

This bill establishes formal sexual assault and harassment policies for the transportation industry.

Among other things, the bill

  • requires certain passenger transportation carriers, including passenger airlines and vessels, buses, commuter and intercity passenger railroads, and transportation network companies (e.g., Uber or Lyft) to establish formal policies, training, and reporting structures regarding sexual assault and harassment;
  • sets forth civil penalties for individuals who physically assault or sexually assault or threaten to assault transportation personnel;
  • directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to collect information on the number of sexual assault and harassment incidents reported by the carriers and make such information publicly available;
  • expands the reporting process for individuals involved in transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by allowing such individuals to report allegations to law enforcement in a manner that protects their privacy and confidentiality;
  • assesses the accuracy of the reporting of transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by the carriers; and
  • requires DOT to develop and publish a definition of sexual harassment.

What just happenedOct 19, 2020

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4](D-OR)Sponsor
26 cosponsors26 D
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  1. Oct 19, 2020IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Oct 1, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Oct 1, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5183-5186)

  4. Oct 1, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Oct 1, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5139.

  6. Oct 1, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5183-5188)

  7. Oct 1, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jul 29, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.

  9. Jul 29, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Jul 29, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Jul 29, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-463, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. Jul 29, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-463, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. Dec 18, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  14. Nov 20, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. Nov 20, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Nov 20, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Nov 20, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Nov 20, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  19. Nov 20, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  20. Nov 19, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Highways and Transit Subcommittee
  21. Nov 19, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

    Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  22. Nov 19, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
  23. Nov 19, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  24. Nov 18, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Nov 18, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  26. Nov 18, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Nov 18, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseOct 1, 202053

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

This bill establishes formal sexual assault and harassment policies for the transportation industry.

Among other things, the bill

  • requires certain passenger transportation carriers, including passenger airlines and vessels, buses, commuter and intercity passenger railroads, and transportation network companies (e.g., Uber or Lyft) to establish formal policies, training, and reporting structures regarding sexual assault and harassment;
  • sets forth civil penalties for individuals who physically assault or sexually assault or threaten to assault transportation personnel;
  • directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to collect information on the number of sexual assault and harassment incidents reported by the carriers and make such information publicly available;
  • expands the reporting process for individuals involved in transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by allowing such individuals to report allegations to law enforcement in a manner that protects their privacy and confidentiality;
  • assesses the accuracy of the reporting of transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by the carriers; and
  • requires DOT to develop and publish a definition of sexual harassment.
Reported to House, Part IJul 29, 20208

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

This bill establishes formal sexual assault and harassment policies for the transportation industry.

Among other things, the bill

  • requires certain passenger transportation carriers, including passenger airlines and vessels, buses, commuter and intercity passenger railroads, and transportation network companies (e.g., Uber or Lyft) to establish formal policies, training, and reporting structures regarding sexual assault and harassment;
  • sets forth civil penalties for individuals who physically assault or sexually assault-or threaten to assault transportation personnel;
  • directs the Department of Transportation to collect information on the number of sexual assault and harassment incidents reported by the carriers and make such information publicly available; and
  • expands the reporting process for individuals involved in transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by allowing such individuals to report allegations to law enforcement in a manner that protects their privacy and confidentiality.
Introduced in HouseNov 18, 2019

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

This bill establishes formal sexual assault and harassment policies for the transportation industry.

Among other things, the bill

  • requires certain passenger transportation carriers, including passenger airlines and vessels, buses, commuter and intercity passenger railroads, and transportation network companies (e.g., Uber or Lyft) to establish formal policies, training, and reporting structures regarding sexual assault and harassment;
  • sets forth civil penalties for individuals who physically assault or sexually assault-or threaten to assault transportation personnel;
  • directs the Department of Transportation to collect information on the number of sexual assault and harassment incidents reported by the carriers and make such information publicly available; and
  • expands the reporting process for individuals involved in transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by allowing such individuals to report allegations to law enforcement in a manner that protects their privacy and confidentiality.
Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act — Informed