A bill to amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to provide for public disclosure and reimbursement of payments for awards and settlements, and for other purposes.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Congressional Workplace Misconduct Accountability Act This bill revises provisions regarding claims by employees alleging that employing offices have violated their rights and protections under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, including protection against sexual harassment. Specifically, it requires current and former Members of Congress to reimburse the Treasury if an employee receives an award or settlement for such alleged violation by the Member's involved office. It also requires public disclosure of the award or settlement.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Congress
A bill to amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to provide for public disclosure and reimbursement of payments for awards and settlements, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressS-3453| Senate
| Updated: 9/17/2018
Congressional Workplace Misconduct Accountability Act This bill revises provisions regarding claims by employees alleging that employing offices have violated their rights and protections under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, including protection against sexual harassment. Specifically, it requires current and former Members of Congress to reimburse the Treasury if an employee receives an award or settlement for such alleged violation by the Member's involved office. It also requires public disclosure of the award or settlement.