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PREVAIL Act

12/16/2024, 2:27 PM

Summary of Bill S 2220

The PREVAIL Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2220, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of workplace harassment and discrimination, particularly in the federal government.

The PREVAIL Act aims to strengthen protections for federal employees who experience harassment or discrimination in the workplace. It would require federal agencies to establish comprehensive anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies, as well as provide training for employees and supervisors on how to prevent and respond to such behavior.

Additionally, the bill would create a new Office of Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination within the Office of Personnel Management. This office would be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the new policies and training programs, as well as investigating complaints of harassment and discrimination. Overall, the PREVAIL Act seeks to create a safer and more inclusive work environment for federal employees by holding agencies accountable for addressing and preventing harassment and discrimination. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may be subject to amendments before being voted on.

Current Status of Bill S 2220

Bill S 2220 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2023. Bill S 2220 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 10, 2023.  Bill S 2220's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650. as of December 2, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2220

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2220

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2220

PREVAIL Act
PREVAIL Act
Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act
A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to invest in inventors in the United States, maintain the United States as the leading innovation economy in the world, and protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the economy of the United States, and for other purposes.

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