HR 5706
117th 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 employees
Transportation safety and security
Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
Introduced: October 25, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 16, 2022
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Mar 31, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 30, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 30, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 85 (Roll no. 90). (text: CR H3983-3987)
Mar 30, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 85 (Roll no. 90).(text: CR H3983-3987)
Mar 30, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3995-3996)
Mar 30, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 30, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706.
Mar 30, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3983-3988)
Mar 30, 2022
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 24, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 205.
Mar 24, 2022
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Mar 24, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Mar 24, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.
Oct 27, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 27, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 27, 2021
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.
Oct 27, 2021
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
Oct 27, 2021
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Oct 27, 2021
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
Oct 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Oct 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Oct 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Oct 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Oct 25, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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.
Oct 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2022 | House · vote #90 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 339–85 | See who voted → |
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
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Committees of jurisdiction
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