Records findings that transparency is essential and that sexual harassment by Members violates House rules and harms the institution.
Representative · R-KY
Declares that transparency is essential to government accountability and states that sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances by Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners violate House rules and harm the safety, dignity, and integrity of House proceedings. The resolution documents findings about the impact of such misconduct and emphasizes the importance of openness in addressing it. The text is limited to findings about transparency and the effects of misconduct; it does not create new penalties, change rules, or allocate funds. It frames the issue for the House and signals a normative stance in favor of transparency and protection from harassment within the legislative branch.
Official title: Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to .monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment.
Introduced June 30, 2026 by Thomas Massie · Last progress June 30, 2026