HR-5706 : Still Just a Bill

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

This bill establishes formal sexual assault and harassment policies for the transportation industry.

Among other things, the bill

  • requires certain passenger transportation carriers, including passenger airlines and vessels, buses, commuter and intercity passenger railroads, and transportation network companies (e.g., Uber or Lyft) to establish formal policies, training, and reporting structures regarding sexual assault and harassment;
  • sets forth civil penalties for individuals who physically assault or sexually assault or threaten to assault transportation personnel;
  • directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to collect information on the number of sexual assault and harassment incidents reported by the carriers and make such information publicly available;
  • expands the reporting process for individuals involved in transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by allowing such individuals to report allegations to law enforcement in a manner that protects their privacy and confidentiality;
  • assesses the accuracy of the reporting of transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by the carriers; and
  • requires DOT to develop and publish a definition of sexual harassment.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-05-16FloorStar Print ordered on the bill.Senate
2022-03-31IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2022-03-30FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-03-30VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 85 (Roll no. 90). (text: CR H3983-3987)House floor actions
2022-03-30FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3995-3996)House floor actions
2022-03-30FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-03-30FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706.House floor actions
2022-03-30FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3983-3988)House floor actions
2022-03-30FloorMr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2022-03-24CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 205.House floor actions
2022-03-24DischargeCommittee on the Budget discharged.House floor actions
2022-03-24DischargeCommittee on the Judiciary discharged.House floor actions
2022-03-24CommitteeReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.House floor actions
2021-10-27CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2021-10-27CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-10-27CommitteeSubcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.House committee actions
2021-10-27CommitteeSubcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.House committee actions
2021-10-27CommitteeSubcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.House committee actions
2021-10-27CommitteeSubcommittee on Aviation Discharged.House committee actions
2021-10-26CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.House committee actions
2021-10-26CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.House committee actions
2021-10-26CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.House committee actions
2021-10-26CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.House committee actions
2021-10-25IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-10-25IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-10-25IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-10-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Aviation and airports
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime prevention
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Employment and training programs
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Government information and archives
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Motor carriers
  • Public transit
  • Railroads
  • Sex offenses
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation safety and security

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