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Introduced March 4, 2026 by Nancy Mace · Last progress March 4, 2026
The resolution formally condemns Member misconduct and affirms staff protections to support workplace safety and public trust, but remains largely declaratory and may not provide new enforcement or remedies for victims.
The public: the resolution affirms standards condemning misconduct by Members, which reinforces institutional norms and helps preserve the integrity and public trust in House proceedings.
House employees: staff are better protected from sexual harassment and unwelcome advances, improving workplace safety, dignity, and day-to-day working conditions for federal House personnel.
House employees and victims: the provision is largely declaratory and does not create new enforcement mechanisms or legal remedies, so it may not materially improve accountability or access to redress for survivors.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Reaffirms that sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances have no place in the House and cites existing House rules prohibiting such conduct by members and House personnel.
Declares that sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances have no place in the House of Representatives and cites existing House rules that prohibit discrimination, sexual harassment, and inappropriate relationships between Members and supervised House employees. The resolution emphasizes that such conduct harms safety, dignity, and the integrity of House proceedings but does not create new penalties, funding, or procedural changes beyond restating current rules.