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This bill, the Merchant Marine Academy Improvement Act of 2017, aims to improve the handling of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The key provisions include: - Applying Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the Academy to prohibit discrimination based on sex. - Requiring the Maritime Administrator to develop mandatory training for Academy staff involved in resolving sexual misconduct complaints or interviewing victims. - Requiring the Academy to include information on sexual misconduct prevention and response in its cadet development program. - Establishing requirements for sexual assault response coordinators at the Academy, including providing confidential victim services and coordinating support resources. - Requiring the provision of satellite communication devices and regular check-ins for midshipmen during Sea Year to improve their safety and security while aboard commercial vessels. - Requiring checks of commercial vessels hosting Academy midshipmen and maintenance of crew/passenger sexual assault training records. - Mandating sexual assault investigation training for Department of Transportation Inspector General staff. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen policies, resources, and accountability at the Academy to better prevent and respond to sexual misconduct.

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3157/all-info