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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
Ben Sasse

Ben Sasse

Republican Senator

Nebraska

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
Sep 17, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • September 17, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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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.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • September 17, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Ben Sasse

Ben Sasse

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted