United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2695 (117th)
Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act
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
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
20 April 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
20 April 2021
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
20 April 2021
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E426-427)
Source: IntroReferral
20 April 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
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
17 May 2021
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2695.
Source: Floor
17 May 2021
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2401-2403; text: CR H2401-2402)
Source: Floor
17 May 2021
Floor
Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
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
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
18 May 2021
Floor
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2695 are considered vacated.
Source: Floor
19 May 2021
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 19 May 2021 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 18 May 2021 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 20 April 2021 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (PDF)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
- related to ← Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2021
- related to ← 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.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2695
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hr/2695
- us · 117-hr-2695 · source updated 17 December 2025