House Bill 8136
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Trauma-Informed Investigation Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 28, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8136
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
August 28, 2020
08/28/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
08/28/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:23 PM