Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has urged Congress to pass the Campus Accountability and Safety Act in response to ongoing concerns about how colleges handle sexual assault cases, citing recent allegations at Cornell University as evidence of systemic failures in student protection. The push comes as advocates highlight gaps in accountability measures on campuses nationwide, raising questions about whether current policies adequately safeguard victims. The proposed legislation aims to strengthen oversight and transparency in how institutions investigate and address reports of sexual misconduct. Supporters argue the bill is necessary to restore trust in higher education’s handling of such serious allegations.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called for the passage of the Campus Accountability and Safety Act to address systemic failures in protecting students following allegations of sexual assault at Cornell University.
