Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023
This bill amends the Higher Education Act to require all U.S. colleges and universities receiving federal financial aid to create detailed anti-harassment policies covering physical, online, and institution-sponsored settings. It mandates policies prohibiting harassment based on race, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, religion, and other protected characteristics, including harassment via institutional email, computers, or electronic messaging. The bill also establishes a $50 million annual grant program to fund colleges developing prevention programs, victim support services, and training for students and staff on recognizing and addressing harassment. These policies and grants must comply with existing civil rights laws like Title IX but add specific requirements for reporting and prevention.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2023
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Sep 22, 2023
Last action Sep 22, 2023
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Sep 22, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Sep 22, 2023
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 170 co-sponsors
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Mark Pocan
DDemocratic
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Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
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Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
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Adam Smith
DDemocratic
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Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
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Al Green
DDemocratic
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
Co
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
Co
Ami Bera
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
Co
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
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