HR 5139 · 116th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(2020-10-19)
Plain Language Summary
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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 to collect information on the number of sexual assault and harassment incidents reported by the carriers and make such information publicly available; and 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.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 5139, Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act
Jun 26, 2020As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on November 20, 2019
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Cosponsors (20)
20 Democrats