On March 5 and 6, 2024, bipartisan efforts were made to address and enhance protections against sexual assault and harassment within the United States Coast Guard following Operation Fouled Anchor. Representatives Webster and Carbajal introduced the Coast Guard Protection and Accountability Act, aimed at strengthening safeguards for Coast Guard members and ensuring accountability and transparency within the service. The introduction of the bill was accompanied by a hearing held by the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, focusing on the implementation of recommendations from the Accountability and Transparency Review. The efforts underscore the commitment to creating a safer workplace for Coast Guard servicemembers and improving the service's capacity to support its members effectively.
Sexual assault & harassment have no place in our society or on our seas. @RepWebster and I introduced the Coast Guard Protection and Accountability Act to hold @USCG accountable for their mitigation & prevention efforts after Operation Fouled Anchor. https://t.co/rhxkZaKHgR
Coast Guard servicemembers deserve a workplace free from sexual assault and harassment. T&I Leaders @RepCarbajal and @RepWebster introduced the Coast Guard Protection and Accountability Act to ensure @USCG better protects Coasties. https://t.co/Kjww6VUDJS https://t.co/y4LhQTco8S
WATCH LIVE: National Transportation and Safety Board chair testifies in Senate hearing https://t.co/n44E00B9bB
WATCH LIVE: The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation is holding a hearing on the implementation of recommendations from the Accountability and Transparency Review. https://t.co/FXaBeiSll5 https://t.co/pbiAdJsvMG
For the sake of its Coasties and to operate at full capacity, @USCG must better support servicemembers. At today’s hearing, @TransportDems examine the tools and resources needed to aid in Coast Guard recruiting efforts. https://t.co/488khbaR29 https://t.co/JnTSn0667D
Today, @RepWebster & @RepCarbajal introduced a bipartisan bill to strengthen protections for members of the United States Coast Guard from sexual assault & harassment and to ensure accountability & transparency in the Coast Guard. https://t.co/39nRdgKT9v