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.
USA116th CongressS-2782| Senate
| Updated: 8/13/2020
Maria Cantwell
Democratic Senator
Washington
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-259.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.
Science, Technology, Communications
Assault and harassment offensesAtmospheric science and weatherCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of CommerceEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsSex 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.
USA116th CongressS-2782| Senate
| Updated: 8/13/2020
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.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-259.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.
Maria Cantwell
Democratic Senator
Washington
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesAtmospheric science and weatherCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of CommerceEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsSex offenses