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Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act

USA117th CongressHR-7542| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2022
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (17)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act This bill extends the liability of Members of Congress for employment discrimination settlements and awards and expands certain employment protections for congressional employees. Current law requires that a Member who commits an act of harassment in violation of employment-based civil rights protections must reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid as settlements or awards resulting from the act. This bill also requires that Members reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid resulting from any unlawful discrimination and related retaliation. Additionally, the bill grants congressional employees a 10-day period to amend a filing alleging employment discrimination if the hearing officer determines the initial filing failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted. The bill also allows the Office of Employee Advocacy to continue to assist a congressional employee with investigations and proceedings related to a claim of workplace discrimination even after the employee begins federal court proceedings.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5464
Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act
Apr 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5464
    Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act


  • April 18, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 18, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act

USA117th CongressHR-7542| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2022
Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act This bill extends the liability of Members of Congress for employment discrimination settlements and awards and expands certain employment protections for congressional employees. Current law requires that a Member who commits an act of harassment in violation of employment-based civil rights protections must reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid as settlements or awards resulting from the act. This bill also requires that Members reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid resulting from any unlawful discrimination and related retaliation. Additionally, the bill grants congressional employees a 10-day period to amend a filing alleging employment discrimination if the hearing officer determines the initial filing failed to state a claim for which relief could be granted. The bill also allows the Office of Employee Advocacy to continue to assist a congressional employee with investigations and proceedings related to a claim of workplace discrimination even after the employee begins federal court proceedings.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5464
Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act
Apr 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5464
    Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act


  • April 18, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 18, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (17)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

Congress

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