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Trauma-Informed Investigation Act

USA116th CongressHR-8136| House 
| Updated: 8/28/2020
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Trauma-Informed Investigation Act This bill requires institutions of higher education, in order to receive certain federal funds, to ensure that sexual harassment and sexual misconduct investigations are trauma informed. Specifically, these trauma-informed investigations must (1) be equitable and timely; (2) recognize the emotional, behavioral, developmental, and legal challenges related to trauma exposure; and (3) include evidence-based procedures to minimize further trauma to victims.
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Timeline
Aug 28, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • August 28, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 28, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

Assault and harassment offensesBehavioral sciencesCrime victimsEvidence and witnessesHigher educationMental healthSchool administrationSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offenses

Trauma-Informed Investigation Act

USA116th CongressHR-8136| House 
| Updated: 8/28/2020
Trauma-Informed Investigation Act This bill requires institutions of higher education, in order to receive certain federal funds, to ensure that sexual harassment and sexual misconduct investigations are trauma informed. Specifically, these trauma-informed investigations must (1) be equitable and timely; (2) recognize the emotional, behavioral, developmental, and legal challenges related to trauma exposure; and (3) include evidence-based procedures to minimize further trauma to victims.
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Timeline
Aug 28, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • August 28, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 28, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (3)
Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesBehavioral sciencesCrime victimsEvidence and witnessesHigher educationMental healthSchool administrationSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offenses