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Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-36| House 
| Updated: 7/24/2019
Eddie Bernice Johnson

Eddie Bernice Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (102)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019 This bill addresses sexual harassment and gender harassment in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields by supporting research regarding such harassment and efforts to prevent and respond to such harassment. This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or their consortia) to expand research into sexual harassment and gender harassment in the STEM workforce, including students and trainees; and examine interventions for reducing the incidence and negative consequences of such harassment. The NSF must convene a working group composed of representatives of federal statistical agencies to develop questions on sexual harassment and gender harassment in STEM departments in order to gather national data on the prevalence, nature, and implications of such harassment in institutions of higher education. The NSF shall enter into agreements with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to (1) update a responsible conduct guide issued by the National Academies to include, among other things, updated professional standards of conduct in research and evidence-based practices for fostering a climate that is intolerant of sexual harassment and gender harassment; and (2) study the influence of such harassment in institutions of higher education on the career advancement of individuals in the STEM workforce. The National Science and Technology Council shall establish an interagency working group to coordinate the federal science agencies' efforts to reduce the prevalence of sexual harassment and gender harassment involving grant personnel. The Office of Science and Technology Policy must develop a uniform set of policy guidelines for such agencies to prevent and respond to reports of sexual harassment and gender harassment.

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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Apr 8, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1067
Introduced in Senate
Jun 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 12, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
Jul 12, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-153.
Jul 23, 2019
Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 23, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7173-7176)
Jul 23, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 36.
Jul 23, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7173-7175)
Jul 23, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7173-7175)
Jul 23, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 24, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • February 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.


  • April 8, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1067
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 20, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 20, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 12, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.


  • July 12, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-153.


  • July 23, 2019
    Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 23, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7173-7176)


  • July 23, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 36.


  • July 23, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7173-7175)


  • July 23, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7173-7175)


  • July 23, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 24, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Science, Technology, Communications

Assault and harassment offensesDisability and paralysisEducation programs fundingEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingScience and engineering educationSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesWomen's educationWomen's employment

Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-36| House 
| Updated: 7/24/2019
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2019 This bill addresses sexual harassment and gender harassment in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields by supporting research regarding such harassment and efforts to prevent and respond to such harassment. This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or their consortia) to expand research into sexual harassment and gender harassment in the STEM workforce, including students and trainees; and examine interventions for reducing the incidence and negative consequences of such harassment. The NSF must convene a working group composed of representatives of federal statistical agencies to develop questions on sexual harassment and gender harassment in STEM departments in order to gather national data on the prevalence, nature, and implications of such harassment in institutions of higher education. The NSF shall enter into agreements with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to (1) update a responsible conduct guide issued by the National Academies to include, among other things, updated professional standards of conduct in research and evidence-based practices for fostering a climate that is intolerant of sexual harassment and gender harassment; and (2) study the influence of such harassment in institutions of higher education on the career advancement of individuals in the STEM workforce. The National Science and Technology Council shall establish an interagency working group to coordinate the federal science agencies' efforts to reduce the prevalence of sexual harassment and gender harassment involving grant personnel. The Office of Science and Technology Policy must develop a uniform set of policy guidelines for such agencies to prevent and respond to reports of sexual harassment and gender harassment.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Apr 8, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1067
Introduced in Senate
Jun 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 12, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
Jul 12, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-153.
Jul 23, 2019
Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 23, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7173-7176)
Jul 23, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 36.
Jul 23, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7173-7175)
Jul 23, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7173-7175)
Jul 23, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 24, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • February 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.


  • April 8, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1067
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 20, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 20, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 12, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.


  • July 12, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-153.


  • July 23, 2019
    Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 23, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7173-7176)


  • July 23, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 36.


  • July 23, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7173-7175)


  • July 23, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7173-7175)


  • July 23, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 24, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Eddie Bernice Johnson

Eddie Bernice Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (102)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesDisability and paralysisEducation programs fundingEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingScience and engineering educationSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesWomen's educationWomen's employment