Proposal:Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 3059
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing Act

This bill specifies that the following unwelcome conduct in or around a dwelling shall be considered sufficiently severe or pervasive as to constitute a discriminatory housing practice: (1) unwelcome touching of a sexual nature or groping; or (2) any other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is intended to be coercive, threatening, or intimidating.

Bill Title

Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-12-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
• 2019-12-16: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.