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Strengthening Anti-Harassment Measures in NOAA

This act aims to enhance safety and equal employment within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It introduces new rules for reporting sexual harassment and assault, increasing transparency and accountability. This provides NOAA personnel and those working with the agency with better tools to protect their rights and privacy.
Key points
Requires collection and reporting of detailed data on sexual harassment and assault cases, including disciplinary actions taken.
Allows confidential reporting of incidents without automatically triggering an investigation, protecting victims' privacy.
Mandates vessel entities to report sexual harassment and assault incidents to the Coast Guard.
Prohibits individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses from serving in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2406
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2025-03-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2406.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires collection and reporting of detailed data on sexual harassment and assault cases, including disciplinary actions taken.
  • Allows confidential reporting of incidents without automatically triggering an investigation, protecting victims' privacy.
  • Mandates vessel entities to report sexual harassment and assault incidents to the Coast Guard.
  • Prohibits individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses from serving in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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