[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E311]
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                  CAMPUS ACCOUNTABILITY AND SAFETY ACT

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 2015

  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, it is time to 
further address the epidemic of sexual assaults at our nation's college 
and university campuses. During some of the most formative years of 
their lives, students across the country should not have to live in 
fear of being stalked or abused. That is why a bipartisan group have 
come together to introduce the Campus Accountability and Safety Act 
that will address ambiguities in the law, strengthen protections and 
enforcement, and improve reporting by universities.
  Rape is a horrific crime that exacts a physical and psychological 
toll on survivors. Women trying to get an education should not have to 
worry that they might also be victimized by predators on their 
campuses. This legislation establishes new campus resources and support 
services for student survivors; ensures minimum training standards for 
on-campus personnel, creates new historic transparency requirements, 
requires a uniform discipline process and coordination with law 
enforcement, and establishes enforceable Title IX penalties and stiffer 
penalties for Clery Act violations.
  I applaud the work of our colleagues in the Senate on their 
comprehensive and bipartisan bill, and thank my co-lead Rep. Patrick 
Meehan for teaming up on this legislation. I am hopeful that the House 
will take up this effort in tandem with the Senate so that we can put a 
bill on the President's desk.

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