( CNN ) -- The family of a Rutgers University student who committed suicide after a sexual encounter was broadcast online has consented to the use of his name on a piece of anti-harassment legislation . The family of Tyler Clementi will allow Sen. Frank Lautenberg , D-New Jersey , to use his name in the proposed federal legislation , to be known as the `` Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act , '' an attorney for the family said . Clementi 's body was recovered from the Hudson River in September , more than a week after he jumped from the George Washington Bridge . The bridge spans the river between New York and New Jersey , which is home to Rutgers . Clementi jumped from the bridge after two other Rutgers students allegedly videotaped a sexual encounter between him and another man and streamed it online . The proposed law would require schools that receive federal student aid `` to create policies prohibiting the harassment of any student , '' Lautenberg said last month . The legislation also classifies cyber-bullying as a form of harassment . Lautenberg said that federal funding would be provided to colleges and universities to deal with harassment and bullying against lesbian , gay , bisexual and transgender students . `` The family appreciates the courtesy extended to them during the drafting of the bill , and hopes that the legislation , if enacted , will improve the well-being and safety of America 's college students , '' the family 's statement said . `` The Clementi family is humbled and gratified that the loss of their son , however painful for them , has inspired nationwide discussion and awareness of the need for a renewal of values of respect for human dignity and personal privacy , particularly for young people in this time of rapidly evolving technology . '' Dharun Ravi , 18 , who was Clementi 's roommate , and Molly Wei , 18 , have been charged with invasion of privacy . Their lawyers have asserted their innocence .
The family of Tyler Clementi consented to the use of his name on the legislation . The legislation seeks to stop harassment at colleges . Clementi committed suicide in September .