S. 2782 · 116th Congress
A bill to improve provisions of law relating to sexual harassment and assault prevention at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Maria Cantwell
- Introduced
- 2019-11-05
- Latest action
- 2020-08-13 · Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-259.
Summary
This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to ensure that allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment are investigated thoroughly and promptly.
NOAA must ensure that such allegations are investigated within 48 hours after they are reported.
If pursuant to an investigation NOAA finds evidence that a crime has been committed it must refer the matter to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, including the appropriate United States Attorney's office.