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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2023

Introduced: April 28, 2023 Introduced by: Bonamici, Suzanne Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 25, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
May 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
May 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2023

This bill addresses sexual harassment and sexual assault involving personnel of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The bill specifies that NOAA's sexual harassment prevention and response policy applies to personnel such as observers, at-sea monitors, and voting members and staff of regional fishery management councils.

The bill removes the requirement that certain acts, such as assault, intimidation, and sexual harassment of an observer or a data collector, be forcible in nature to be unlawful.

The bill also requires NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations to establish a policy for reporting to the Coast Guard the names of NOAA personnel who are the subject of certain claims. Specifically, such reports must identify employees or contractors who are the subject of a claim of an act or offense detrimental to good discipline and safety at sea (e.g., a claim of sexual assault substantiated by an investigation) or any other substantiated claim of an act or offense for which suspension or revocation of a credential is either mandatory or sought pursuant to certain Coast Guard regulations.

Additionally, the bill directs NOAA to develop a restricted reporting system that allows employees and other personnel to confidentially report sexual harassment or assault and receive services without triggering an investigation.

Finally, the bill also expands reporting requirements on sexual harassment, sexual assault, and equal employment.

What's happening now October 25, 2023

Subcommittee Hearings Held

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1