This bill establishes a temporary national commission with 11 members to study and investigate workplace sexual harassment across all U.S. industries. The commission will hold hearings with workers, employers, experts, and advocates to examine the causes and effects of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace, assess which groups are most vulnerable, evaluate current reporting and accountability mechanisms, and review effective policies from the private sector and state and local governments. The commission must submit a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations to Congress within 18 months of being created and will shut down 60 days after submitting that report. Commission members will be appointed within 45 days of the bill's passage, with congressional leaders and the President each selecting members who have expertise in sexual harassment and workplace discrimination. The bill does not specify a budget but authorizes the commission to contract with agencies and hire staff as needed, with compensation and travel expenses covered through future appropriations.
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