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HB2406: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025

: Suzanne Bonamici (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 15, 2026
Public lands and natural resources
Bill ProgressPassed One Chamber
  1. Introduced (completed)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 to address sexual harassment and sexual assault involving National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel, and for other purposes.

Plain-language summary

This bill amends a 2017 defense law to strengthen protections against sexual harassment and assault for workers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a federal agency that manages oceans and weather. The bill addresses how NOAA handles reports of harassment and assault involving its employees. The sponsors include Representatives from both parties. The bill has passed one of Congress and is now in the other chamber for consideration.

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