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STOP Sexual Harassment Resolution

Introduced: November 7, 2017 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7065; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7065-7066)
Nov 7, 2017
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Senate Training on Prevention of Sexual Harassment Resolution or the STOP Sexual Harassment Resolution

Directs the Committee on Rules and Administration to issue rules requiring Senators and Senate officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees to periodically complete sexual harassment training provided by the Office of Compliance or the Office of the Senate Chief Counsel for Employment.

Requires the individuals to complete the training within 60 days after: (1) issuance of the rules if the individual has not previously completed training, or (2) assuming a Senate position.

Requires the head of each covered office, including a joint commission or joint committee, to report to the committee:

  • a list of each individual who previously completed the training and was serving in a covered position in the office on the date the rules are issued,
  • information regarding the completion of the training after the date, and
  • an individual's failure to comply with the rules.

Requires the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to: (1) periodically conduct an anonymous survey of Senators, Senate officers, and Senate employees regarding the prevalence of sexual harassment in the Senate during the previous Congress; and (2) report the results only to the Chairman and Ranking Member of specified congressional committees.

What's happening now November 7, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7065; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7065-7066)

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