Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
This resolution mandates the House Committee on Ethics to take specific actions regarding sexual harassment allegations. It requires the Committee to preserve all documents and investigative materials concerning violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (pertaining to sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII by Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners. The resolution underscores that sexual harassment has no place in the House and impacts the institution's safety, dignity, and integrity. Additionally, the Committee is directed to publicly release all related reports, including conclusions, draft reports, and recommendations, within 60 days of the resolution's adoption. This public disclosure must ensure the redaction of personally identifiable information of victims or alleged victims.
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Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
USA119th CongressHRES-1072| House
| Updated: 2/23/2026
This resolution mandates the House Committee on Ethics to take specific actions regarding sexual harassment allegations. It requires the Committee to preserve all documents and investigative materials concerning violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (pertaining to sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII by Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners. The resolution underscores that sexual harassment has no place in the House and impacts the institution's safety, dignity, and integrity. Additionally, the Committee is directed to publicly release all related reports, including conclusions, draft reports, and recommendations, within 60 days of the resolution's adoption. This public disclosure must ensure the redaction of personally identifiable information of victims or alleged victims.