H. Res. 1399 · Passed House · Congress

Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment.

What it does

Directs the Committee on Ethics and Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to publicly release, within 60 days, a consolidated list naming each Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner investigated for sexual harassment violations under House Rules clause 9 or 18, with total settlement amounts paid in each case.
Requires public disclosure of the aggregate amount of taxpayer funds paid in all non-sexual-harassment settlements involving Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners.
Requires public disclosure of the aggregate amount of taxpayer funds paid in sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or sexual misconduct settlements involving House employees.
Requires public disclosure of the aggregate amount of taxpayer funds paid in all non-sexual-harassment settlements involving House employees.

Jun 30, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.