SENATE 1483116th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2889)

SOS Campus Act

Last Action: 5/15/2019

CRS Summary

As of 2019-05-15 (00)

Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act or the SOS Campus Act

This bill provides support for students of institutions of higher education (IHEs) who are victims of sexual assault.

IHEs that receive federal funding must designate independent advocates for campus sexual assault prevention and response. The advocates must provide services to the victims.

In addition, the bill prohibits IHEs from retaliating against advocates for representing the interests of victims or against victims for reporting sexual assaults to advocates.

Cosponsors (3)

Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
Mazie Hirono (D-HI)

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