Press Release·House Committee on Ethicspending
Statement of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Sexual Misconduct and Workplace Rights
Published April 20, 20262 pages
Briefing
The House Committee on Ethics released a statement saying it has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct and seeks to hold responsible anyone found to have engaged in such behavior. The Committee describes its role in investigating allegations, its history of publicly releasing findings when misconduct is substantiated, and its commitment to witness confidentiality and multiple reporting avenues including OCWR and OEA.
Allegations
- [high]Allegations of sexual misconduct by Members of the House have been investigated by the Committee, ranging from criminal sexual activity to behavior implicating civil employment discrimination laws and standards of conduct.