Sponsor
Nancy Mace
Representative · R-SC
The measure clarifies and reinforces that sexual harassment is unacceptable in the House and supports institutional norms and staff dignity, but it stops short of establishing new enforcement or remedy mechanisms, limiting its practical effectiveness.
House members, officers, and employees (particularly women) are explicitly protected from unwelcome sexual advances, promoting safer workplaces and preserving staff dignity.
Affirms that sexual harassment undermines trust and the functioning of House operations, reinforcing institutional integrity and norms against misconduct.
The resolution affirms standards but does not create new enforcement mechanisms or remedies for victims, so protections may remain limited or largely symbolic in practice.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Reaffirms that sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances are prohibited in the House and cites existing House Rule XXIII prohibitions on discrimination and improper sexual relationships and conduct.
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.
Introduced March 4, 2026 by Nancy Mace · Last progress March 4, 2026
Declares that sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances are unacceptable in the House of Representatives and reiterates existing House Rule XXIII prohibitions on discrimination and improper sexual conduct or relationships involving Members and supervised House employees. It frames such conduct as damaging to the safety, dignity, and integrity of House operations.
Representative · R-SC