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Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act

USA117th CongressS-3196| Senate 
| Updated: 12/7/2022
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (5)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act This bill addresses sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other policies, procedures, and training for midshipmen at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. For example, the Department of Transportation (DOT) shall establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council to review the academy's policy on sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and other relevant matters related to sexual assault and sexual harassment. The DOT's Maritime Administration shall (1) establish an information management system to track and maintain information regarding claims and incidents of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking involving cadets at the academy; (2) implement comprehensive in-person sexual assault risk-reduction and response training for all midshipmen at the academy; and (3) require a biannual survey of midshipmen, faculty, and staff of the academy assessing the inclusiveness of the environment at the academy and an annual survey assessing the inclusiveness of the environment of the Sea Year program. Additionally, the bill designates a Special Victims' Advisor to provide legal assistance to any cadet of the academy who is the victim of a sex-related offense. Further, the Coast Guard shall assess the feasibility of implementing a program modeled on the Catch a Serial Offender program of the Department of Defense. The bill also expands the authority of the Coast Guard to suspend or revoke a mariner's license on grounds related to sexual harassment or assault.

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Timeline
Nov 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5964
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 7, 2022
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 7, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.
  • November 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5964
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 7, 2022
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 7, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5964: Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act
Advisory bodiesAssault and harassment offensesHigher educationLawyers and legal servicesLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMinority employmentRight of privacySex offensesTransportation employees

Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act

USA117th CongressS-3196| Senate 
| Updated: 12/7/2022
Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act This bill addresses sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other policies, procedures, and training for midshipmen at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. For example, the Department of Transportation (DOT) shall establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council to review the academy's policy on sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and other relevant matters related to sexual assault and sexual harassment. The DOT's Maritime Administration shall (1) establish an information management system to track and maintain information regarding claims and incidents of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking involving cadets at the academy; (2) implement comprehensive in-person sexual assault risk-reduction and response training for all midshipmen at the academy; and (3) require a biannual survey of midshipmen, faculty, and staff of the academy assessing the inclusiveness of the environment at the academy and an annual survey assessing the inclusiveness of the environment of the Sea Year program. Additionally, the bill designates a Special Victims' Advisor to provide legal assistance to any cadet of the academy who is the victim of a sex-related offense. Further, the Coast Guard shall assess the feasibility of implementing a program modeled on the Catch a Serial Offender program of the Department of Defense. The bill also expands the authority of the Coast Guard to suspend or revoke a mariner's license on grounds related to sexual harassment or assault.

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Timeline
Nov 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5964
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 7, 2022
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 7, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.
  • November 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5964
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 7, 2022
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 7, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (5)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5964: Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAssault and harassment offensesHigher educationLawyers and legal servicesLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMinority employmentRight of privacySex offensesTransportation employees