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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Act
4/7/2025, 3:41 PM
Summary of Bill S 2206
Bill 114 s 2206, also known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Act, aims to address and prevent sexual harassment and assault within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2021, by Senator Brian Schatz from Hawaii.
The main provisions of the bill include requiring NOAA to establish policies and procedures to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and assault within the agency. This includes providing training for employees on how to recognize and report instances of sexual harassment and assault, as well as establishing a confidential reporting process for victims.
Additionally, the bill requires NOAA to conduct annual surveys to assess the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault within the agency and to report the findings to Congress. The agency is also required to develop a plan to address any issues identified in the surveys and to provide support services for victims of sexual harassment and assault. Overall, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Act aims to create a safer and more inclusive work environment within NOAA by addressing and preventing instances of sexual harassment and assault.
The main provisions of the bill include requiring NOAA to establish policies and procedures to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and assault within the agency. This includes providing training for employees on how to recognize and report instances of sexual harassment and assault, as well as establishing a confidential reporting process for victims.
Additionally, the bill requires NOAA to conduct annual surveys to assess the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault within the agency and to report the findings to Congress. The agency is also required to develop a plan to address any issues identified in the surveys and to provide support services for victims of sexual harassment and assault. Overall, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Act aims to create a safer and more inclusive work environment within NOAA by addressing and preventing instances of sexual harassment and assault.
Current Status of Bill S 2206
Bill S 2206 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 26, 2015. Bill S 2206 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on October 26, 2015.  Bill S 2206's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688. as of November 28, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2206
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2206
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2206
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