H.R. 5139 · 116th Congress
Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
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Lawrence18 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Nov 18, 2019
- House Passed Oct 1, 2020
This bill establishes formal sexual assault and harassment policies for the transportation industry.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · Oct 1, 2020
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
Latest action (Oct 19, 2020): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 18, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- House Introduced Nov 18, 2019
- House Passed Oct 1, 2020
No recorded floor vote found.