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H.R. 2695 (117th)

Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act

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Introduced

20 April 2021

Last action

19 May 2021 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]

Subjects

Education, Climate

Source updated

17 December 2025

Education · Climate

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.

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Timeline

  1. 20 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 April 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 April 2021

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E426-427)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 17 May 2021

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  6. 17 May 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2695.

    Source: Floor

  7. 17 May 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2401-2403; text: CR H2401-2402)

    Source: Floor

  8. 17 May 2021

    Floor

    Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 May 2021

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 May 2021

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  11. 18 May 2021

    Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2695 are considered vacated.

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 May 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

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