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House Resolution Requires Public Release of Ethics Reports on Sexual Harassment Allegations

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.

2 days ago·View on Congress.gov

Key Points

  • This resolution requires the House Committee on Ethics to save all documents and evidence from investigations into sexual harassment or improper sexual relationships involving Members of Congress.
  • Within 60 days of the resolution being approved, the Committee must release its findings to the public. This includes final reports, draft reports, and evidence used during the investigations.
  • The public reports will have the names and personal information of victims and witnesses removed to protect their privacy while still showing how the Committee handled the cases.
  • The policy aims to hold elected officials accountable for their behavior and ensure that the public can see the results of ethics investigations into workplace misconduct.
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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

1 milestone7 actions
Mar 4, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 4, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Mar 4, 2026House

On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 357 - 65, 1 Present (Roll no. 83).

Mar 4, 2026House

The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.

Mar 4, 2026House

Mr. Garbarino moved to refer to Ethics.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedMar 4, 2026

On Motion to Refer

357
65
Democrat
182 – 27 · 5
Republican
175 – 38 · 5
View full roll call

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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.

Bill NumberHRES 1100
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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