3.0.0 724 2023-01-11T13:40:29Z 2023-01-11T13:40:29Z House HRES 2018-02-05 115 hsso00 Ethics Committee House Standing Referred to 2018-02-05T17:02:35Z hsha00 Committee on House Administration House Standing Referred to 2018-02-05T17:02:30Z Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act 115 4822 HR 2018-01-18 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ethics, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, 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. Related bill CRS 2018-02-06 12:33:50 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2018-02-06 12:33:45 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H813-814) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2018-02-06 12:33:45 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H813-814) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2018-02-06 12:30:44 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 724. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2018-02-06 12:30:43 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H813-814) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2018-02-06 12:30:33 Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2018-02-05 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsso00 Ethics Committee 2018-02-05 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsha00 Committee on House Administration 2018-02-05 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2018-02-05 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress H001045 Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3] Gregg Harper R MS 3 N B001227 Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] ROBERT BRADY D PA A. 1 2018-02-05 True D000619 Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] Rodney Davis R IL 13 2018-02-05 True L000397 Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19] ZOE LOFGREN D CA 19 2018-02-05 True C001105 Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10] Barbara Comstock R VA 10 2018-02-05 True R000606 Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] Jamie Raskin D MD 8 2018-02-05 True W000819 Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6] Mark Walker R NC 6 2018-02-05 True S001172 Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] Adrian Smith R NE 3 2018-02-05 True L000583 Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] Barry Loudermilk R GA 11 2018-02-05 True B001289 Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] Bradley Byrne R AL 1 2018-02-05 True S001175 Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] Jackie Speier D CA 14 2018-02-05 True D000610 Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] Theodore Deutch D FL E. 22 2018-02-05 True B001284 Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5] Susan Brooks R IN W. 5 2018-02-05 True M001194 Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4] John Moolenaar R MI R. 4 2018-02-06 False K000382 Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] Ann Kuster D NH M. 2 2018-02-06 False N000147 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] ELEANOR NORTON D DC HOLMES 0 2018-02-06 False M001196 Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] Seth Moulton D MA 6 2018-02-06 False P000608 Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52] Scott Peters D CA H. 52 2018-02-06 False F000466 Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8] Brian Fitzpatrick R PA K. 8 2018-02-06 False D000624 Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] Debbie Dingell D MI 12 2018-02-06 False J000295 Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] David Joyce R OH P. 14 2018-02-06 False M001189 Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6] Luke Messer R IN 6 2018-02-06 False E000293 Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5] Elizabeth Esty D CT H. 5 2018-02-06 False P000593 Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] Ed Perlmutter D CO 7 2018-02-06 False L000565 Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2] David Loebsack D IA 2 2018-02-06 False R000577 Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13] TIM RYAN D OH 13 2018-02-06 False K000387 Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25] Stephen Knight R CA 25 2018-02-06 False S001187 Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] Steve Stivers R OH 15 2018-02-06 False C001106 Rep. Costello, Ryan A. [R-PA-6] Ryan Costello R PA A. 6 2018-02-06 False G000576 Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] Glenn Grothman R WI 6 2018-02-06 False R000586 Rep. 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Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] Ann Wagner R MO 2 2018-02-06 False Congress Assault and harassment offenses Civil actions and liability Congressional committees Congressional officers and employees Congressional operations and organization Employment discrimination and employee rights Government ethics and transparency, public corruption House Committee on House Administration House of Representatives Lawyers and legal services Legislative rules and procedure Members of Congress Sex offenses Worker safety and health Congress 00 2018-02-05 Introduced in House 2018-02-16T22:27:30Z Requires each employing office of the House of Representatives to adopt an anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy.

Establishes the House Office of Employee Advocacy (OEA) to: (1) provide legal assistance to House employees regarding Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) procedures, including those applicable to civil actions; and (2) operate an employee hotline.

Prohibits the OEA from: (1) accepting awards of litigation expenses or costs under CAA hearings or civil actions, and (2) providing assistance to an employee after the individual files a civil action.

Requires House offices to certify that payroll actions are not connected to CAA awards and settlements, and that the Member's Representational Allowance is not being used for CAA awards or settlements.

Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House to prohibit: (1) a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House from committing sexual harassment against an individual or engaging in unwelcome sexual advances; and (2) sexual relationships between Members and employees (except between married individuals).

Bars the House Office of Congressional Ethics from initiating or continuing any investigation of an allegation of violation under CAA rights and protections, or making any recommendations regarding such an allegation, if the employee initiates proceedings with respect to the alleged violation under CAA administrative and judicial dispute-resolution procedures.

]]> 81 2018-02-06 Passed House without amendment 2018-03-09T19:33:50Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) Requires each employing office of the House of Representatives to adopt an anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy.

Directs the Committee on House Administration, by June, 1, 2018, to promulgate regulations to carry out this resolution and ensure their consistency with requirements of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA), the House Code of Official Conduct, and other relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

(Sec. 2) Establishes the House Office of Employee Advocacy (OEA) to: (1) provide legal assistance to House employees regarding CAA procedures, including those applicable to civil actions; and (2) operate an employee hotline.

Prohibits the OEA from: (1) accepting awards of litigation expenses or costs under CAA hearings or civil actions, and (2) providing assistance to an employee after the individual files a civil action.

(Sec. 3) Requires the Office of the House Employment Counsel to continue carrying out all of its current functions.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the House to require: (1) House offices to certify on Payroll Authorization Forms of House employees that payroll actions are not connected to CAA awards and settlements, and (2) House Members to certify on such forms that Members' Representational Allowance is not being used for CAA awards or settlements.

(Sec. 5) Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House to prohibit: (1) a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House from committing sexual harassment or engaging in unwelcome sexual advances; and (2) sexual relationships between Members and employees (except between married individuals).

(Sec. 7) Bars the House Office of Congressional Ethics from initiating or continuing any investigation of an allegation of violation under CAA rights and protections, or making recommendations regarding such an allegation, if the employee initiates proceedings regarding the alleged violation under CAA administrative and judicial dispute-resolution procedures.

]]> Requiring each employing office of the House of Representatives to adopt an anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy for the office's workplace, establishing the Office of Employee Advocacy to provide legal assistance and consultation to employees of the House regarding procedures and proceedings under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, and for other purposes. Display Title Requiring each employing office of the House of Representatives to adopt an anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy for the office's workplace, establishing the Office of Employee Advocacy to provide legal assistance and consultation to employees of the House regarding procedures and proceedings under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, and for other purposes. Official Title as Introduced Requiring each employing office of the House of Representatives to adopt an anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy for the office's workplace, establishing the Office of Employee Advocacy to provide legal assistance and consultation to employees of the House regarding procedures and proceedings under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Engrossed in House 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hres724eh/xml/BILLS-115hres724eh.xml Introduced in House 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hres724ih/xml/BILLS-115hres724ih.xml 2018-02-06 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:33:50 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.