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
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.
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