H.R. 5706 · 117th Congress

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

Introduced on Oct 25, 2021 by Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR-4). 15 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (May 16, 2022): Star Print ordered on the bill.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Oct 25, 2021
Cosponsors
15
0 from the other party
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To protect transportation personnel and passengers from sexual assault and harassment, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Aviation and airports
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime prevention
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Employment and training programs
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Government information and archives
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Motor carriers
  • Public transit
  • Railroads
  • Sex offenses
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation safety and security

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Mar 30, 2022). Public domain.

Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act

This bill establishes formal sexual assault and harassment policies for the transportation industry.

Among other things, the bill

  • requires certain passenger transportation carriers, including passenger airlines and vessels, buses, commuter and intercity passenger railroads, and transportation network companies (e.g., Uber or Lyft) to establish formal policies, training, and reporting structures regarding sexual assault and harassment;
  • sets forth civil penalties for individuals who physically assault or sexually assault or threaten to assault transportation personnel;
  • directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to collect information on the number of sexual assault and harassment incidents reported by the carriers and make such information publicly available;
  • expands the reporting process for individuals involved in transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by allowing such individuals to report allegations to law enforcement in a manner that protects their privacy and confidentiality;
  • assesses the accuracy of the reporting of transportation sexual assault or harassment incidents by the carriers; and
  • requires DOT to develop and publish a definition of sexual harassment.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Peter A. DeFazioD-OR-4Sponsor

Democrats · 15

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Mar 30, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 339–85

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Oct 25, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Oct 25, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Oct 25, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  4. Oct 25, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. Oct 25, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  6. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  7. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  8. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  9. Oct 26, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  10. Oct 27, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
  11. Oct 27, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
  12. Oct 27, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
  13. Oct 27, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.
  14. Oct 27, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  15. Oct 27, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  16. Mar 24, 2022Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.
  17. Mar 24, 2022 · HouseReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-278, Part I.
  18. Mar 24, 2022Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
  19. Mar 24, 2022 · HouseCommittee on the Judiciary discharged.
  20. Mar 24, 2022Committee on the Budget discharged.
  21. Mar 24, 2022 · HouseCommittee on the Budget discharged.
  22. Mar 24, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 205.
  23. Mar 30, 2022 · HouseMr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  24. Mar 30, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3983-3988)
  25. Mar 30, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706.
  26. Mar 30, 2022 · HouseAt 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.
  27. Mar 30, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3995-3996)
  28. Mar 30, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 85 (Roll no. 90).(text: CR H3983-3987)House · Roll call 90
  29. Mar 30, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 85 (Roll no. 90). (text: CR H3983-3987)House · Roll call 90
  30. Mar 30, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  31. Mar 31, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  32. May 16, 2022 · SenateStar Print ordered on the bill.

Committees

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Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

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  1. LYFT, INC.1 report
    $410K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023.

Sources and method

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 7, 2026 · loaded Oct 7, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.