Search Results: keywords:"sexual harassment"

  • H. R. 1557 — To implement title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 with respect to elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,780

    H.R. 1557, titled "Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act," aims to implement measures to prevent and respond to sex-based harassment in elementary and secondary schools. The bill requires educational agencies receiving federal funds to designate additional full-time Title IX...

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    The Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act is a plan to help schools stop and handle teasing or bullying based on being a girl or boy. It includes hiring helpers and doing surveys to make schools safer and kinder places for everyone.

  • S. 307 — To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,072

    S. 307 aims to enhance the safety of Bureau of Prisons staff by addressing sexual harassment and assault committed by inmates. The bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to implement recommendations from a 2023 Inspector General report that found widespread issues in handling...

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    The bill wants to make sure that people working in prisons are safe from being hurt or bothered by the prisoners. It says there should be new rules and careful watching to fix any problems that have happened before.

  • S. 5062 — To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:605

    S. 5062 aims to improve the safety of Bureau of Prisons staff by addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault perpetrated against them by incarcerated individuals. The bill mandates the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to conduct a comprehensive analysis of...

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    S. 5062 is a plan to make sure people who work in prisons are safe from bad behavior, like being bothered or hurt by the prisoners. It asks smart people in the government to figure out what’s been happening and to make rules so it stops happening.

  • S. RES. 742 — Expressing the sense of the Senate that President Joseph R. Biden must dismiss Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg from his employment at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:237

    The resolution, S. RES. 742, expresses the Senate's view that President Biden should remove Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg from his position at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). This comes after reports of a toxic workplace culture at the FDIC under Gruenberg's leadership,...

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    In a new idea from some important people, they are saying that the President should make a change and find a new boss for a big money-guarding company because they heard things might not be very nice there. They want someone different who can make it a better place.

  • H. R. 10160 — To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:605

    H. R. 10160, titled the “Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act,” seeks to address incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault against Bureau of Prisons staff members by incarcerated individuals. The bill mandates a comprehensive study by the Inspector General of the...

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    H. R. 10160 is a plan to keep prison workers safe from bad behavior like bullying and hurting by people in jail. It asks a special helper to learn how often this happens, report it, and suggest ways to stop it so prison workers feel safer at their jobs.

  • S. 1245 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:7,281

    The Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025 aims to expand health care and benefits for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma. The bill proposes new definitions and procedures for evaluating claims related to military sexual trauma,...

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    The Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025 is like a helping hand for soldiers who have faced bad experiences in the military, making sure they get the care and support they need. It tries to make it easier for them to get help, like talking to someone about their feelings, and makes sure they get the right attention and care from the Veterans Affairs services.

  • S. 4962 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to combat campus sexual assault, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:6,982

    S. 4962, known as the "Campus Accountability and Safety Act," seeks to improve campus safety by amending the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Act. It mandates colleges to enhance transparency, support services for survivors of sexual violence, and campus crime reporting. The...

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    S. 4962 is a plan to make colleges safer by making sure they share important safety information, help people who need it, and follow fair rules if someone gets hurt. It also wants schools to teach special helpers, create a safety website, and give penalties if they don't follow the rules.

  • H. R. 8454 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to add to matters covered by counseling in the Transition Assistance Program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:205

    H. R. 8454 seeks to modify title 10 of the United States Code to enhance the counseling offered through the Transition Assistance Program for military members transitioning to civilian life. The bill proposes adding information about health care services available to veterans...

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    H.R. 8454 wants to make sure that military members, when they leave service, get more help knowing about healthcare, especially if they've been hurt or threatened. It will help them learn about special services, like doctors and therapy, just for them through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • S. 5062 — An Act To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:1,052

    S. 5062 aims to improve the safety of Bureau of Prisons staff by addressing issues of sexual harassment and assault committed by inmates. This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to implement recommendations from a 2023 Inspector General report, which highlighted the need for...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about making prisons safer for the people who work there by stopping bad behavior, like bullying or hurting, which is sometimes done by the people in jail. It asks the prison bosses to follow some smart ideas on how to fix this, share information about what they are doing, and create rules to help keep everyone safe.

  • H. R. 2406 — To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 to address sexual harassment and sexual assault involving National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,831

    The H. R. 2406 bill aims to update the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 by implementing measures to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and sexual assault involving personnel of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It...

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    The H. R. 2406 bill is like a new rulebook to help keep people safe at work by stopping bad behavior and making sure everyone is treated nicely, especially at a place called NOAA where they study oceans and weather. It also says people who have done really bad things should not work there.

  • H. R. 868 — To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:595

    H.R. 868, known as the "Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act," aims to combat sexual harassment and assault against Bureau of Prisons staff by incarcerated individuals. The bill requires the Department of Justice's Inspector General to conduct a statistical review and analysis...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 868 is a plan to help stop people in prisons from being mean and hurting the workers there. It wants to check how often this happens and make rules to help keep the workers safe.