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H.R. 2406Passed House
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025
Introduced: Mar 27, 2025
Latest action date: Sep 15, 2026
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2025
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What this bill does
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025
This bill expands requirements for addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault involving personnel of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The bill specifies that NOAA's sexual harassment prevention and response policy applies to personnel such as observers, at-sea monitors, and voting members and staff of regional fishery management councils.
The bill removes the requirement that certain acts, such as assault, intimidation, and sexual harassment of an observer or a data collector, be forcible in nature to be unlawful.
The bill also requires NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations to establish a policy for reporting to the Coast Guard the names of NOAA personnel involved in a sexual harassment or sexual assault claim. Specifically, such reports must identify employees or contractors who are the subject of such claim, the time and date of the incident, and the location of the vessel when the incident occurred.
The bill prohibits a person convicted of certain sexual offenses from enlisting with or being commissioned by NOAA.
Additionally, the bill directs NOAA to update its policies to develop a restricted reporting system that allows employees and other personnel to confidentially report sexual harassment or assault and receive services without triggering an investigation.
Finally, the bill also expands reporting requirements on sexual harassment, sexual assault, and equal employment.
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Justice & Public SafetyElections & GovernmentLabor & EmploymentBusiness & EconomyAgriculture & Natural Resources
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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Assault and harassment offensesCrime victimsCriminal justice information and recordsData collection, sharing, protectionDepartment of CommerceEmployee performanceGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesPersonnel records
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Natural Resources Committee
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Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
IntroReferralSenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5571-5573)
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
FloorLibrary of CongressDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2406.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5571-5574)
FloorHouse floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
FloorHouse floor actionsReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-761.
CommitteeHouse floor actionsReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-761.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 662.
CalendarsHouse floor actionsOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
CommitteeHouse committee actionsSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
CommitteeHouse committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
CommitteeHouse committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings Held
CommitteeHouse committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
CommitteeHouse committee actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
IntroReferralHouse floor actionsIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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