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 Resolution Requires Public Release of Ethics Reports on Sexual Harassment Allegations
Legislative Progress
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.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
The resolution explicitly references protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity as part of House Rule XXIII. By pushing for public disclosure of ethics investigations into violations of these rules, the resolution reinforces accountability for discrimination and harassment targeting LGBTQ individuals working in the House.
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 357 - 65, 1 Present (Roll no. 83).
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
Mr. Garbarino moved to refer to Ethics.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Refer
News
James Comer says House will hold Epstein victim hearings
Epstein survivors push back on Melania Trump hearing call as Comer vows 'we will have hearings'
Epstein Victims Set for House Hearings After Melania Trump Speech: Comer
Comer responds to Melania Trump: 'We will have hearings' with Epstein victims
Epstein files: House committee plans hearings with victims, Comer says
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.
Data Sources
Sponsor
Political Response
Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.