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Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act

USA116th CongressHR-5464| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2019
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act This bill requires Members of Congress to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid on their behalf as settlements and awards in all instances of employment discrimination acts by any Member, and it requires the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to conduct an independent investigation for an allegation of harassment or discrimination. Under current law, a Member is only required to make reimbursement for instances of harassment (not discrimination), and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights is required to notify an employee who filed a claim alleging harassment about the process and deadlines for mediation.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • December 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

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Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act

USA116th CongressHR-5464| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2019
Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act This bill requires Members of Congress to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid on their behalf as settlements and awards in all instances of employment discrimination acts by any Member, and it requires the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to conduct an independent investigation for an allegation of harassment or discrimination. Under current law, a Member is only required to make reimbursement for instances of harassment (not discrimination), and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights is required to notify an employee who filed a claim alleging harassment about the process and deadlines for mediation.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • December 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCivil actions and liabilityCongressional agenciesCongressional committeesCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFederal district courtsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHouse Committee on EthicsHouse of RepresentativesLibrary of CongressMembers of CongressSenateSenate Select Committee on EthicsWorker safety and health