Bill > S1506

This bill aims to improve the handling of instances of sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Key provisions include: - Applying Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the Academy to prohibit sex-based discrimination. - Requiring the Academy to develop policies and training to address sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. - Establishing minimum requirements for procedures to handle reports of such incidents, including providing confidential support services and prohibiting retaliation. - Requiring the Maritime Administration to provide satellite communication devices to midshipmen during their Sea Year and conduct checks of commercial vessels hosting Academy midshipmen. - Mandating training for Department of Transportation employees who investigate sexual assault cases. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance protections and support for Merchant Marine Academy students who experience sexual misconduct.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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