S-1506 : Still Just a Bill

Merchant Marine Academy Improvement Act of 2017

This bill addresses sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, including to make the academy subject to title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. (Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-06-29IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2017-06-29IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Kirsten E. Gillibrand [D] (NY)
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
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  • Department of Transportation
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • School administration
  • Sex offenses
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Military education and training
  • New York City
  • New York State
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Transportation employees
  • Crime prevention
  • Crime victims
  • Higher education
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

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