HR 7031
115th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Assault and harassment offenses
Disability and paralysis
Education programs funding
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Racial and ethnic relations
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's education
Women's employment
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018
Introduced: October 5, 2018
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Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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