Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
USA117th CongressHR-5706| House
| Updated: 5/16/2022
Peter A. DeFazio
Democratic Representative
Oregon
Cosponsors (15)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)
Committees (8)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Aviation Subcommittee• Budget Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act This bill establishes formal sexual assault and harassment policies for the transportation industry. Among other things, the bill requires certain passenger transportation carriers, including passenger airlines and vessels, buses, commuter and intercity passenger railroads, and transportation network companies (e.g., Uber or Lyft) to establish formal policies, training, and reporting structures regarding sexual assault and harassment; sets forth civil penalties for individuals who physically assault or sexually assault or threaten to assault transportation personnel; directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to collect information on the number of sexual assault and harassment incidents reported by the carriers and make such information publicly available; expands the reporting process for individuals involved in transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by allowing such individuals to report allegations to law enforcement in a manner that protects their privacy and confidentiality; assesses the accuracy of the reporting of transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by the carriers; and requires DOT to develop and publish a definition of sexual harassment.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 205.
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3983-3988)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3995-3996)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 85 (Roll no. 90). (text: CR H3983-3987)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Transportation and Public Works
Assault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrime preventionCriminal justice information and recordsEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMarine and inland water transportationMotor carriersPublic transitRailroadsSex offensesTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security
Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
USA117th CongressHR-5706| House
| Updated: 5/16/2022
Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act This bill establishes formal sexual assault and harassment policies for the transportation industry. Among other things, the bill requires certain passenger transportation carriers, including passenger airlines and vessels, buses, commuter and intercity passenger railroads, and transportation network companies (e.g., Uber or Lyft) to establish formal policies, training, and reporting structures regarding sexual assault and harassment; sets forth civil penalties for individuals who physically assault or sexually assault or threaten to assault transportation personnel; directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to collect information on the number of sexual assault and harassment incidents reported by the carriers and make such information publicly available; expands the reporting process for individuals involved in transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by allowing such individuals to report allegations to law enforcement in a manner that protects their privacy and confidentiality; assesses the accuracy of the reporting of transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by the carriers; and requires DOT to develop and publish a definition of sexual harassment.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 205.
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3983-3988)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3995-3996)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 85 (Roll no. 90). (text: CR H3983-3987)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Peter A. DeFazio
Democratic Representative
Oregon
Cosponsors (15)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)
Committees (8)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Aviation Subcommittee• Budget Committee
Transportation and Public Works
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrime preventionCriminal justice information and recordsEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMarine and inland water transportationMotor carriersPublic transitRailroadsSex offensesTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security