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Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 25, 2021Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 5706

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Mar 30, 2022)

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 happenedMay 16, 2022

Star Print ordered on the bill.

Who’s behind it

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4](D-OR)Sponsor
15 cosponsors15 D
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  1. May 16, 2022Floor

    Star Print ordered on the bill.

  2. Mar 31, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Mar 30, 2022FloorH38310

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

  4. Mar 30, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 85 (Roll no. 90). (text: CR H3983-3987)

  5. Mar 30, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 85 (Roll no. 90).(text: CR H3983-3987)

  6. Mar 30, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3995-3996)

  7. Mar 30, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Mar 30, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706.

  9. Mar 30, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3983-3988)

  10. Mar 30, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  11. Mar 24, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 205.

  12. Mar 24, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  13. Mar 24, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on the Budget discharged.

    Budget Committee
  14. Mar 24, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Mar 24, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Mar 24, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Mar 24, 2022Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Oct 27, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  19. Oct 27, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  20. Oct 27, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  21. Oct 27, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  22. Oct 27, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  23. Oct 27, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  24. Oct 26, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
  25. Oct 26, 2021Committee

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

    Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  26. Oct 26, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

    Highways and Transit Subcommittee
  27. Oct 26, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  28. Oct 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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.

    Budget Committee
  29. Oct 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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
  30. Oct 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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
  31. Oct 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Oct 25, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMar 30, 202253

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 IMar 24, 20228

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.
Introduced in HouseOct 25, 2021

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.
Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act — Informed