National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2023

This bill amends NOAA's sexual harassment and assault prevention policies to strengthen reporting and response mechanisms. It requires NOAA to issue annual reports detailing sexual harassment and assault cases, including specific information about cases involving fisheries observers, protected species observers, and endangered species observers. The bill establishes a confidential restricted reporting system that allows employees to report incidents without automatically triggering an investigation, while adding protections for survivor anonymity. It also creates new requirements for reporting certain cases to the Coast Guard. The bill directly affects NOAA employees, commissioned officers, and "covered personnel" including observers and regional fishery management council members.