HR 5139
116th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Assault and harassment offenses
Aviation and airports
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Employment and training programs
Evidence and witnesses
Government information and archives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Marine and inland water transportation
Motor carriers
Public transit
Railroads
Sex offenses
Transportation safety and security
Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
Introduced: November 18, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 19, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 1, 2020
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 1, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 1, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5183-5186)
Oct 1, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 1, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5139.
Oct 1, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5183-5188)
Jul 29, 2020
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Jul 29, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-463, Part I.
Jul 29, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 371.
Dec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nov 20, 2019
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
Nov 20, 2019
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
Nov 20, 2019
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Nov 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 20, 2019
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.
Nov 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Nov 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Nov 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Nov 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Nov 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2019
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.
Plain-English summary
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's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
8
- Aviation Subcommittee
- Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
- Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
- Highways and Transit Subcommittee
- Judiciary Committee
- Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee