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

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