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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2990| House 
| Updated: 10/25/2023
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 202 3 This bill addresses sexual harassment and sexual assault involving personnel of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill specifies that NOAA's sexual harassment prevention and response policy applies to personnel such as observers, at-sea monitors, and voting members and staff of regional fishery management councils. The bill removes the requirement that certain acts, such as assault, intimidation, and sexual harassment of an observer or a data collector, be forcible in nature to be unlawful. The bill also requires NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations to establish a policy for reporting to the Coast Guard the names of NOAA personnel who are the subject of certain claims. Specifically, such reports must identify employees or contractors who are the subject of a claim of an act or offense detrimental to good discipline and safety at sea (e.g., a claim of sexual assault substantiated by an investigation) or any other substantiated claim of an act or offense for which suspension or revocation of a credential is either mandatory or sought pursuant to certain Coast Guard regulations. Additionally, the bill directs NOAA to develop a restricted reporting system that allows employees and other personnel to confidentially report sexual harassment or assault and receive services without triggering an investigation. Finally, the bill also expands reporting requirements on sexual harassment, sexual assault, and equal employment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6636
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2865
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2021
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
May 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
May 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Oct 25, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6636
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2865
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2021


  • April 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • May 1, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • May 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.


  • October 25, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8862: Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2024
Assault and harassment offensesAtmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of CommerceEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationRight of privacySex offensesTransportation safety and securityWorker safety and health

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2990| House 
| Updated: 10/25/2023
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 202 3 This bill addresses sexual harassment and sexual assault involving personnel of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill specifies that NOAA's sexual harassment prevention and response policy applies to personnel such as observers, at-sea monitors, and voting members and staff of regional fishery management councils. The bill removes the requirement that certain acts, such as assault, intimidation, and sexual harassment of an observer or a data collector, be forcible in nature to be unlawful. The bill also requires NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations to establish a policy for reporting to the Coast Guard the names of NOAA personnel who are the subject of certain claims. Specifically, such reports must identify employees or contractors who are the subject of a claim of an act or offense detrimental to good discipline and safety at sea (e.g., a claim of sexual assault substantiated by an investigation) or any other substantiated claim of an act or offense for which suspension or revocation of a credential is either mandatory or sought pursuant to certain Coast Guard regulations. Additionally, the bill directs NOAA to develop a restricted reporting system that allows employees and other personnel to confidentially report sexual harassment or assault and receive services without triggering an investigation. Finally, the bill also expands reporting requirements on sexual harassment, sexual assault, and equal employment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6636
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2865
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2021
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
May 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
May 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Oct 25, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6636
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2865
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2021


  • April 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • May 1, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • May 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.


  • October 25, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8862: Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Future Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesAtmospheric science and weatherCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of CommerceEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationRight of privacySex offensesTransportation safety and securityWorker safety and health