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Version 53 · Passed House · Mar 30, 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
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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.
People & committees
Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] · D–OR
Legislative record
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Star Print ordered on the bill.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
House roll call 90 · Individual votesPassed/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)
House roll call 90 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3995-3996)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3983-3988)
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 205.
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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 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 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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