US HB8136 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on August 28 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Pending: House Education and Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on August 28 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Pending: House Education and Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Trauma-Informed Investigation Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Elissa Slotkin [D-MI] | Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL] | Rep. Debra Haaland [D-NM] | Rep. Ann Kuster [D-NH] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. |
| 2020-08-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Assault and harassment offenses
Behavioral sciences
Crime victims
Education
Evidence and witnesses
Higher education
Mental health
School administration
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Behavioral sciences
Crime victims
Education
Evidence and witnesses
Higher education
Mental health
School administration
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8136/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8136/BILLS-116hr8136ih.pdf |
