WASHINGTON, D.C. — Michigan's two senators will be joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers Tuesday to call on Congress to pass a bill to hold universities accountable for sexual abuse.

The legislation was inspired by the Larry Nassar scandal at Michigan State University.

Michigan senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, along with Michigan representatives Elissa Slotkin, Fred Upton, and Paul Mitchell, will call on other congressional lawmakers to pass the "Alert Act."

The bill applies to universities that get federal funding.

Under it, universities would be required to confirm that the school president and at least one member of the board have reviewed all Title IX and sexual abuse investigations involving a university employee.

Senator Peters introduced the Senate's version of the "Alert Act" in March.

It's currently sitting in committee.

On Tuesday, Congresswoman Slotkin will introduce the House companion bill.

The bipartisan group of lawmakers will hold a press conference in Washington Tuesday afternoon to introduce the House bill.

