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.

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Bill Number

S 2782

Introduced

Nov 5, 2019

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.

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Topics

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 Science, Technology, Communications Sex offenses

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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.

Actions

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

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