This resolution amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners from engaging in sexual relationships with any House employee , establishing clear professional boundaries within the legislative workplace. This prohibition includes exceptions for relationships between individuals who are married to each other . Additionally, the Committee on Ethics may grant exemptions for relationships with employees not under the Member's direct supervision or on a committee the Member serves. The Committee is mandated to establish regulations within 60 days for these exemptions, requiring confidential disclosure and setting standards to prevent conflicts of interest. These regulations will also authorize the Committee to protect the integrity of the House and require notification of material changes to exempted relationships.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members of the House from entering inappropriate relationships with House employees.
USA119th CongressHRES-1443| House
| Updated: 7/21/2026
This resolution amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners from engaging in sexual relationships with any House employee , establishing clear professional boundaries within the legislative workplace. This prohibition includes exceptions for relationships between individuals who are married to each other . Additionally, the Committee on Ethics may grant exemptions for relationships with employees not under the Member's direct supervision or on a committee the Member serves. The Committee is mandated to establish regulations within 60 days for these exemptions, requiring confidential disclosure and setting standards to prevent conflicts of interest. These regulations will also authorize the Committee to protect the integrity of the House and require notification of material changes to exempted relationships.