S 4524
117th Congress
Senate
Law
Assault and harassment offenses
Contracts and agency
Crime victims
Sex offenses
Speak Out Act
Introduced: July 13, 2022
Introduced by:
Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-224.
Dec 7, 2022
Signed by President.
Dec 1, 2022
Presented to President.
Nov 16, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 16, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 315 - 109 (Roll no. 480). (text: CR H8518)
Nov 16, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 315 - 109 (Roll no. 480).
Nov 16, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 16, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 4524.
Nov 16, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of S. 4524 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that any time through the legislative day of Nov. 18, 2022, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of November 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2022, on which the yeas and nays were postponed. The resolution provides that H.Res. 1463 is hereby adopted and one motion to commit.
Nov 16, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1464. (consideration: CR H8518-8525)
Nov 15, 2022
Rule H. Res. 1464 passed House.
Nov 14, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1464 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 4524 with 1 hour of general debate. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that any time through the legislative day of Nov. 18, 2022, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of November 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2022, on which the yeas and nays were postponed. The resolution provides that H.Res. 1463 is hereby adopted and one motion to commit.
Sep 30, 2022
Held at the desk.
Sep 30, 2022
Received in the House.
Sep 30, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 29, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6050; text: CR S6050)
Sep 29, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 20, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 493.
Sep 20, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 15, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 13, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 13, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2022 | House · vote #480 | On Passage | Passed | 315–109 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Speak Out Act
This act prohibits the judicial enforceability of a nondisclosure clause or nondisparagement clause agreed to before a dispute arises involving sexual assault or sexual harassment in violation of federal, tribal, or state law.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-224.
Committees of jurisdiction
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