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     DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2695.
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2021-05-19
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
sscm00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
IntroReferral
H37300
2021-05-18
2
House floor actions
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)
Floor
8000
2021-05-18
9
Library of Congress
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)
Floor
H1B000
2021-05-18
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2695 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
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.
Floor
H8D000
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2695.
Floor
H30000
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2401-2403; text: CR H2401-2402)
Floor
H30300
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Floor
H11100
2021-04-20
Science, Space, and Technology Committee
hssy00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
IntroReferral
B00100
2021-04-20
9
Library of Congress
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E426-427)
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-04-20
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-04-20
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
2021-05-19T20:29:18Z
Referred to
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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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Standing
2021-04-20T14:03:10Z
Referred to
House
Science, Space, and Technology Committee
hssy00
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2021-04-20
OK
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Jamie
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Raskin
D
2021-04-30
MD
M001160
4
Gwen
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Moore
D
2021-04-30
WI
N000147
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ELEANOR
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
NORTON
HOLMES
D
2021-04-30
DC
F000466
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Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
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R
2021-04-30
PA
C001066
14
Kathy
Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
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2021-05-07
FL
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2021-05-07
IL
R000305
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2021-05-14
NC
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2021-05-14
PA
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2021-05-14
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2021-05-14
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2021-05-14
OR
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2021-05-14
MI
P000593
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2021-05-14
CO
S000344
30
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2021-05-14
CA
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16
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2021-05-17
NY
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2021-05-17
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2021-04-20
2021-05-19
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
House
Science, Technology, Communications
2021-06-08
Passed Senate, under the order of 5/28/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 226. (text: CR S4049-4499)
CRS
Related bill
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
S
2021-05-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
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.
HRES
2021-04-27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
CRS
Related bill
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2021
S
J000126
30
EDDIE
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
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TX
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2021-04-20
Introduced in House
 <p><strong>Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or their consortia) to</p> <ul> <li>expand research into sexual harassment and gender harassment in the STEM workforce, including students and trainees; and </li> <li>examine interventions for reducing the incidence and negative consequences of such harassment. </li> </ul> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p>
2021-05-18T20:10:32Z
00
2021-05-18
Passed House
 <p><strong>Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>(Sec. 4) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or their consortia) to</p> <ul> <li>expand research into sexual harassment and gender harassment in the STEM workforce, including students and trainees; and </li> <li>examine interventions for reducing the incidence and negative consequences of such harassment. </li> </ul> <p>(Sec. 5) 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. </p> <p>(Sec. 6) 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.</p> <p>(Sec. 7) 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. </p> <p>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. </p>
2021-06-01T18:09:52Z
53
2021-05-19T04:00:00Z
Referred in Senate
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2021-05-18T04:00:00Z
Engrossed in House
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Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act
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Introduced in House
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act
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Engrossed in House
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House
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act
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House
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act
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HR
2023-05-11T15:45:45Z
2023-05-11T15:45:45Z
3.0.0
2021-06-08
Passed Senate, under the order of 5/28/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 226. (text: CR S4049-4499)
CRS
Related bill
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
S
2021-05-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
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.
HRES
2021-04-27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
CRS
Related bill
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2021
S
2021-05-19
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
sscm00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
IntroReferral
H37300
2021-05-18
2
House floor actions
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)
Floor
8000
2021-05-18
9
Library of Congress
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)
Floor
H1B000
2021-05-18
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2695 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
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.
Floor
H8D000
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2695.
Floor
H30000
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2401-2403; text: CR H2401-2402)
Floor
H30300
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Floor
H11100
2021-04-20
Science, Space, and Technology Committee
hssy00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
IntroReferral
B00100
2021-04-20
9
Library of Congress
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E426-427)
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-04-20
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-04-20
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
J000126
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TX
L000491
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Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]
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R
2021-04-20
OK
R000606
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Jamie
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Raskin
D
2021-04-30
MD
M001160
4
Gwen
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Moore
D
2021-04-30
WI
N000147
0
ELEANOR
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
NORTON
HOLMES
D
2021-04-30
DC
F000466
1
Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-04-30
PA
C001066
14
Kathy
Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Castor
D
2021-05-07
FL
D000096
7
DANNY
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
DAVIS
K.
D
2021-05-07
IL
R000305
2
Deborah
Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Ross
K.
D
2021-05-14
NC
W000826
7
Susan
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Wild
D
2021-05-14
PA
H001085
6
Chrissy
Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Houlahan
D
2021-05-14
PA
G000582
0
Jenniffer
Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Gonzalez-Colon
R
2021-05-14
PR
B001278
1
Suzanne
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Bonamici
D
2021-05-14
OR
K000380
5
Daniel
Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
Kildee
T.
D
2021-05-14
MI
P000593
7
Ed
Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Perlmutter
D
2021-05-14
CO
S000344
30
BRAD
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
SHERMAN
D
2021-05-14
CA
B001223
16
Jamaal
Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16]
Bowman
D
2021-05-17
NY
F000454
11
Bill
Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Foster
D
2021-05-17
IL
Assault and harassment offenses Disability and paralysis Education programs funding Employment discrimination and employee rights Government studies and investigations Higher education Racial and ethnic relations Research administration and funding Science and engineering education Sex offenses Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Women's education Women's employment
2021-04-20
Introduced in House
 <p><strong>Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or their consortia) to</p> <ul> <li>expand research into sexual harassment and gender harassment in the STEM workforce, including students and trainees; and </li> <li>examine interventions for reducing the incidence and negative consequences of such harassment. </li> </ul> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p>
2021-05-18T20:10:32Z
00
2021-05-18
Passed House
 <p><strong>Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>(Sec. 4) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or their consortia) to</p> <ul> <li>expand research into sexual harassment and gender harassment in the STEM workforce, including students and trainees; and </li> <li>examine interventions for reducing the incidence and negative consequences of such harassment. </li> </ul> <p>(Sec. 5) 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. </p> <p>(Sec. 6) 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.</p> <p>(Sec. 7) 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. </p> <p>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. </p>
2021-06-01T18:09:52Z
53
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
To provide for research to better understand the causes and consequences of sexual harassment affecting individuals in the scientific, technical, engineering, and mathematics workforce and to examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
H
House
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act
Short Titles as Passed House
2021-05-19
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.