Proposed Legislation
The Tanya Tankou Campus Accountability and Survivor Protection Act (CAPA)
Overview
The Tanya Tankou Campus Accountability and Survivor Protection Act (CAPA) is a federal legislative proposal aimed at protecting students from sexual misconduct and institutional negligence across all U.S. colleges and universities. Inspired by the historic USC case, CAPA introduces enforceable national standards for prevention, reporting, transparency, and survivor support.
Purpose
To establish federal requirements that hold higher education institutions accountable for addressing and preventing sexual misconduct, ensuring survivor safety and institutional transparency.
Key Provisions
- Annual public reporting of sexual misconduct cases and outcomes.
- Mandatory trauma-informed counseling within 72 hours of incident reporting.
- 24/7 anonymous reporting systems and survivor confidentiality protections.
- Independent third-party audits of Title IX offices every three years.
- Enforcement through federal oversight, including funding penalties for non-compliance.
- Protection against retaliation and guaranteed retroactive access to survivor records.
Enforcement and Oversight
Non-compliant institutions will face escalating federal penalties, including public non-compliance designations and reductions in federal funding. The U.S. Department of Education will oversee compliance and reporting mechanisms.
Implementation Timeline
Institutions will have 12 months from the date of enactment to comply with CAPA standards. Regular audits and annual reports will follow.