Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

Bill: 117-hr-5706
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2021-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Aviation and airports
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Employment and training programs
Evidence and witnesses
Government information and archives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Marine and inland water transportation
Motor carriers
Public transit
Railroads
Sex offenses
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: 

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.
 

action_date: 2022-03-24
text: 

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.
 

action_date: 2022-03-30
text: 

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.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-16
text: Star Print ordered on the bill.
action_date: 2022-03-31
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3995-3996)
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706.
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3983-3988)
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 205.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Committee on the Budget discharged.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Committee on the Budget discharged.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.
action_date: 2022-03-24
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
action_date: 2021-10-27
text: Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
action_date: 2021-10-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2021-10-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2021-10-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2021-10-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-25
text: Introduced in House