Directing Members required to reimburse the Treasury for payments related to certain claims to appear before the Clerk for public disclosure of the reasons for the reimbursement.
Committee on House Administration, Rules Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This resolution mandates public disclosure for current and former Members of Congress who must reimburse the United States Treasury for payments related to certain claims, particularly those under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. These claims often stem from workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment, as outlined in the House Rules referenced by the bill. After the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) submits a report on such reimbursements, the Committee on House Administration transmits it to the Clerk, who then distributes it to the affected Members. Each named Member is required to personally appear in the well of the House for a public reading by the Clerk. This reading will detail the Member's name, the reimbursement amount, whether it's completed, and related claim information. Current Members who fail to comply with this public reading within 30 days will cease all committee activities and leadership duties, including those of the Speaker or party leadership. The Clerk will notify relevant parties of non-compliance, and any failure to comply or material deception can be investigated by the Committee on Ethics. Former Members who owe reimbursement are barred from the Hall of the House until they complete reimbursement and fulfill the public reading requirement.
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Timeline
Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Directing Members required to reimburse the Treasury for payments related to certain claims to appear before the Clerk for public disclosure of the reasons for the reimbursement.
USA119th CongressHRES-1164| House
| Updated: 4/13/2026
This resolution mandates public disclosure for current and former Members of Congress who must reimburse the United States Treasury for payments related to certain claims, particularly those under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. These claims often stem from workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment, as outlined in the House Rules referenced by the bill. After the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) submits a report on such reimbursements, the Committee on House Administration transmits it to the Clerk, who then distributes it to the affected Members. Each named Member is required to personally appear in the well of the House for a public reading by the Clerk. This reading will detail the Member's name, the reimbursement amount, whether it's completed, and related claim information. Current Members who fail to comply with this public reading within 30 days will cease all committee activities and leadership duties, including those of the Speaker or party leadership. The Clerk will notify relevant parties of non-compliance, and any failure to comply or material deception can be investigated by the Committee on Ethics. Former Members who owe reimbursement are barred from the Hall of the House until they complete reimbursement and fulfill the public reading requirement.
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Timeline
Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.