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SOS Campus Act

9/26/2024, 2:49 PM

Summary of Bill S 5086

The SOS Campus Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5086, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of sexual assault on college campuses and improve the response and support systems for survivors.

The SOS Campus Act aims to strengthen the reporting and investigation processes for sexual assault cases on college campuses. It requires colleges and universities to provide comprehensive training for campus security personnel, law enforcement, and other relevant staff members on how to respond to reports of sexual assault. Additionally, the bill mandates that colleges and universities establish clear protocols for handling sexual assault cases and provide support services for survivors.

Furthermore, the SOS Campus Act seeks to increase transparency and accountability in how colleges and universities handle sexual assault cases. It requires institutions to publish annual reports on the number of reported sexual assaults, investigations conducted, and outcomes of those investigations. This information will be made publicly available to ensure that students and parents are aware of the steps being taken to address sexual assault on campus. Overall, the SOS Campus Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at improving the response to sexual assault on college campuses and providing better support for survivors. It emphasizes the importance of training, transparency, and accountability in addressing this critical issue.

Current Status of Bill S 5086

Bill S 5086 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2024. Bill S 5086 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 18, 2024.  Bill S 5086's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5086

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5086

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5086

SOS Campus Act
SOS Campus Act
Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to have an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response.

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