H.R. 2406, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025, passed the House on September 14, 2026.
H.R. 2406 — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Hara…
What it does
This bill strengthens sexual harassment and assault protections for NOAA employees and contractors, including fisheries observers and Coast Guard-affiliated personnel. It requires NOAA to expand reporting mechanisms, improve victim confidentiality, mandate annual reporting on cases and disciplinary actions, and establish a system for Coast Guard reporting of incidents involving mariners—giving victims more pathways to report safely and holding the agency accountable through transparent data disclosure.
Quorum's transparency scan gave National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025 a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
H.R. 2406 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Suzanne Bonamici. Cosponsored by Brian Fitzpatrick, Jared Huffman and Maria Salazar.
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