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House Bill 2695
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act
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Passed House on May 18, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 20, 2021
Latest Action
May 19, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2695
Congress
117
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Eddie Bernice Johnson
Texas
Democrat
Brad Sherman
California
Democrat
Ed Perlmutter
Colorado
Democrat
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of Columbia
Democrat
Kathy Castor
Florida
Democrat
Bill Foster
Illinois
Democrat
Danny K. Davis
Illinois
Democrat
Jamie Raskin
Maryland
Democrat
Dan Kildee
Michigan
Democrat
Jamaal Bowman
New York
Democrat
Deborah K. Ross
North Carolina
Republican
Frank Lucas
Oklahoma
Democrat
Suzanne Bonamici
Oregon
Republican
Brian Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Chrissy Houlahan
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Susan Wild
Pennsylvania
Republican
Jenniffer González-Colón
Puerto Rico
Democrat
Gwen Moore
Wisconsin
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act

This bill addresses sexual harassment and gender harassment in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields by supporting research regarding such harassment and efforts to prevent and respond to such harassment.

This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or their consortia) to

  • expand research into sexual harassment and gender harassment in the STEM workforce, including students and trainees; and
  • examine interventions for reducing the incidence and negative consequences of such harassment.

The NSF must convene a working group composed of representatives of federal statistical agencies to develop questions on sexual harassment and gender harassment in STEM departments in order to gather national data on the prevalence, nature, and implications of such harassment in institutions of higher education.

The NSF shall enter into agreements with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to (1) update a responsible conduct guide issued by the National Academies to include, among other things, updated professional standards of conduct in research and evidence-based practices for fostering a climate that is intolerant of sexual harassment and gender harassment; and (2) study the influence of such harassment in institutions of higher education on the career advancement of individuals in the STEM workforce.

The National Science and Technology Council shall establish an interagency working group to coordinate the federal science agencies' efforts to reduce the prevalence of sexual harassment and gender harassment involving grant personnel.

The Office of Science and Technology Policy must develop a uniform set of policy guidelines for such agencies to prevent and respond to reports of sexual harassment and gender harassment.

Text (3)
Referred in Senate
May 19, 2021
Engrossed in House
May 18, 2021
Introduced in House
April 20, 2021
Related Bills (3)
Jun 08, 2021
Passed Senate
14
Sponsorship
Senate Bill 1260
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
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Amendments
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
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Identified By
CRS
May 18, 2021
Passed House
1
Sponsorship
House Simple Resolution 403
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.
Active
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
House
Apr 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
13
Sponsorship
Senate Bill 1379
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2021
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
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CRS
Actions (11)
05/19/2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
05/18/2021
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2515-2517)
05/18/2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2515-2517)
05/18/2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2695 are considered vacated.
05/17/2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
05/17/2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2695.
05/17/2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2401-2403; text: CR H2401-2402)
05/17/2021
Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
04/20/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
04/20/2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E426-427)
04/20/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:45:45 PM
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