Contact Congress about H.R. 2406: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025
NOAA would have to track and report more sexual harassment, sexual assault, and equal employment cases. Some vessel incidents would go to the Coast Guard, while private reports would still have limited exceptions.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Latest action on H.R. 2406: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who work for or with NOAA, especially in isolated jobs or at sea. It also affects NOAA managers, vessel operators, and the Coast Guard because they would have new reporting and privacy duties. People accused of or convicted of certain sexual offenses could also face limits on NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps service.
Why this matters: Workplace abuse can be harder to report and track when people work at sea or in small crews. This bill would give NOAA more data, clearer reporting paths, and more direct links to the Coast Guard. It could help spot patterns and improve response. It could also create privacy risks and more work for agencies and vessel operators if the rules are not handled carefully.
Key provisions in H.R. 2406
- NOAA would have to include equal employment problems in its policies, along with sexual harassment and sexual assault.
- NOAA’s yearly report to Congress would have to give more detail. It would include case summaries, discipline, transfer and reassignment request numbers, Coast Guard report counts, and data on observer-related cases.
- NOAA could share a victim’s identifying information only for listed reasons, such as safety, services, or court orders. When it does, NOAA must try to tell the victim and protect their privacy.
- NOAA would have 3 years to update its private, or restricted, reporting systems. People could report, get services, and usually avoid an automatic investigation, unless a listed exception applies.
- The responsible entity for NOAA vessels and contracted vessels would have to report certain sexual harassment and assault incidents to one Coast Guard contact. They must do this as soon as they learn about the incident and include the required details.
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Questions people ask about H.R. 2406
- What is H.R. 2406?
- NOAA would have to track and report more sexual harassment, sexual assault, and equal employment cases. Some vessel incidents would go to the Coast Guard, while private reports would still have limited exceptions.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 2406?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 2406?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 2406 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
