House Bill 7031
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 5, 2018
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
7031
Congress
115
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018
This bill establishes a grant program and requirements for the National Science Foundation and other federal science agencies to expand research on the causes and effects of sexual harassment affecting individuals in the scientific workforce, including students and trainees. The research must also examine policies to reduce the occurrences and negative consequences of such harassment.
October 5, 2018
10/05/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
10/05/2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1373)
10/05/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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