H.Res.1399

Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment.

Introduced·6/30/26

Directs the Committee on Ethics to release records on monetary settlements involving sexual harassment by House members.

This bill mandates the Committee on Ethics to make public a list of Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners involved in sexual harassment cases, along with the total taxpayer funds used in related settlements. It requires the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to disclose the aggregate amounts of taxpayer funds used in settlements involving sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or sexual misconduct, and those not involving such misconduct. The bill emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in government.

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History

Jun 30

House

QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Massie rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.

Jun 30

House

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4345-4346)

Jun 30

House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1399.