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S 2782 116th Congress Senate Science, Technology, Communications Assault and harassment offenses Atmospheric science and weather Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Department of Commerce Employment discrimination and employee rights Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government studies and investigations Sex offenses

A bill to improve provisions of law relating to sexual harassment and assault prevention at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 5, 2019 Introduced by: Cantwell, Maria Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Aug 13, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.
Aug 13, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-259.
Nov 13, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to ensure that allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment are investigated thoroughly and promptly.

NOAA must ensure that such allegations are investigated within 48 hours after they are reported.

If pursuant to an investigation NOAA finds evidence that a crime has been committed it must refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, including the appropriate United States Attorney's office.

What's happening now August 13, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6636 Related bill National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2782: A bill to improve provisions of law relating to sexual harassment and assault prevention at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2782/
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"S. 2782: A bill to improve provisions of law relating to sexual harassment and assault prevention at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2782/.
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S. 2782, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2782/.
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