HR 8136 · 116th Congress · Education

Trauma-Informed Investigation Act

Introduced 2020-08-28· Sponsored by Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.(2020-08-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Trauma-Informed Investigation Act This bill requires institutions of higher education, in order to receive certain federal funds, to ensure that sexual harassment and sexual misconduct investigations are trauma informed. Specifically, these trauma-informed investigations must (1) be equitable and timely; (2) recognize the emotional, behavioral, developmental, and legal challenges related to trauma exposure; and (3) include evidence-based procedures to minimize further trauma to victims.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats