United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 8136 (116th)
Trauma-Informed Investigation Act
Introduced
28 August 2020
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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21 July 2025
Summary
Trauma-Informed Investigation Act This bill requires institutions of higher education, in order to receive certain federal funds, to ensure that sexual harassment and sexual misconduct investigations are trauma informed. Specifically, these trauma-informed investigations must (1) be equitable and timely; (2) recognize the emotional, behavioral, developmental, and legal challenges related to trauma exposure; and (3) include evidence-based procedures to minimize further trauma to victims.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 28 August 2020
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 28 August 2020
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 28 August 2020
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8136
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/8136