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Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018

Introduced: October 5, 2018 See on congress.gov
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Oct 5, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Oct 5, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1373)
Oct 5, 2018
Introduced in House
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Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018

This bill establishes a grant program and requirements for the National Science Foundation and other federal science agencies to expand research on the causes and effects of sexual harassment affecting individuals in the scientific workforce, including students and trainees. The research must also examine policies to reduce the occurrences and negative consequences of such harassment.

What's happening now October 5, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Democratic 16
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Oct 5, 2018
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Oct 5, 2018
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Oct 5, 2018
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Carson, André
Indiana · Oct 5, 2018
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Oct 5, 2018
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Oct 5, 2018
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Oct 5, 2018
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Green, Al
Texas · Oct 5, 2018
Hanabusa, Colleen
· Oct 5, 2018
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Oct 5, 2018
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Oct 5, 2018
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Oct 5, 2018
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Oct 5, 2018
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Takano, Mark
California · Oct 5, 2018
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Oct 5, 2018
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Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Oct 5, 2018
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Oct 5, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7031: Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7031/
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"H.R. 7031: Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7031/.
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H.R. 7031, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7031/.
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