Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
House Ethics Committee Urged to Release Sexual Harassment Investigation Records
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This proposal would require the House Committee on Ethics to save all documents and evidence from investigations into sexual harassment or unwanted sexual advances by members of Congress.
- If passed, the Committee would have 60 days to release these reports to the public, including their final conclusions, draft reports, and any evidence they collected during the process.
- The resolution includes a rule to protect the privacy of victims. Any personal information that could identify a victim or alleged victim must be removed from the documents before they are shared with the public.
- The plan aims to make the House of Representatives more transparent. It ensures that records of misconduct by elected officials are not kept secret, helping the public hold their representatives accountable for their behavior.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Congressional staff who work in the House of Representatives could be affected in two ways. On one hand, greater transparency about sexual harassment investigations could deter future misconduct and make the workplace safer. On the other hand, staff who were involved as witnesses or in other roles during investigations may worry about being indirectly identified even with victim protections in place.
Broader Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Submitted in House
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
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