Press Release·House Committee on Ethicspending
Statement of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Sexual Misconduct Settlements
Published July 2, 20261 page
Briefing
The House Committee on Ethics issued a statement saying it does not handle sexual harassment lawsuits or settlements and has not been notified of any Member awards or settlements paid from Treasury funds since the 2018 CAA Reform Act. The Committee supports making information about sexual misconduct settlements public and urges the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) to comply with House Resolution 1399 and release Member-related information when taxpayer funds were used. The statement lists Committee leadership and staff contacts.