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[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 187 (Monday, October 25, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. DeFAZIO:H.R. 5706.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, Clause 3, and Clause 18 ofthe Constitution.[Page H5872]
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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14:58:56
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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14:58:55
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)
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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)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3995-3996)
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3983-3988)
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Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 205.
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Committee on the Budget discharged.
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Committee on the Budget discharged.
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Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
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Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
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Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.
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Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.
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Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
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Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
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Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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H.R. 5706, Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57906
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on October 27, 2021
Transportation and Public Works
- 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
Transportation and Public Works
00
2021-10-25
Introduced in House
2021-11-02T17:23:08Z
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.
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2022-03-24
Reported to House, Part I
2022-04-01T14:31:00Z
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.
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2022-03-30
Passed House
2022-04-05T13:06:18Z
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.

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
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Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
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Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
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To protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment, and for other purposes.
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Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
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Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
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- Referred in Senate
2022-03-31T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr5706rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr5706rfs.xml
- Engrossed in House
2022-03-30T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr5706eh/xml/BILLS-117hr5706eh.xml
- Reported in House
2022-03-24T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr5706rh/xml/BILLS-117hr5706rh.xml
- Introduced in House
2021-10-25T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr5706ih/xml/BILLS-117hr5706ih.xml
2022-05-16
Star Print ordered on the bill.
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