Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release...
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment.
This bill, HR1399, aims to ensure that records related to monetary settlements for sexual harassment are preserved and made public. The Committee on Ethics would be responsible for handling these records under this bill. This legislation was introduced by Thomas Massie, a Republican.
If passed, HR1399 would affect anyone involved in cases of sexual harassment in Congress by increasing transparency and accountability. It would allow the public to access information about how these cases are settled.
As of June 30, 2026, the bill was introduced in the House and received initial approval with a voice vote. There were 420 votes in favor and none against, with one member present but not voting. The bill is currently awaiting further action in the legislative process.
