[House Hearing, 119 Congress]
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MARKUP OF COMMITTEE RESOLUTION 119-13:
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REGULATIONS
REGARDING MANDATORY COMPLETION
OF TRAINING IN WORKPLACE
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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MARKUP
BEFORE THE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE
ADMINISTRATION
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ONE HUNDRED NINETEENTH CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION
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JUNE 25, 2025
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COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION
BRYAN STEIL, Wisconsin, Chairman
LAUREL LEE, Florida, Vice Chair JOSEPH MORELLE, New York,
BARRY LOUDERMILK, Georgia Ranking Member
H. MORGAN GRIFFITH, Virginia TERRI A. SEWELL, Alabama
GREG MURPHY, North Carolina NORMA TORRES, California
STEPHANIE BICE, Oklahoma JULIE JOHNSON, Texas
MARY MILLER, Illinois
MIKE CAREY, Ohio
Mike Platt, Staff Director
Jamie Fleet, Minority Staff Director
C O N T E N T S
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Opening Statements
Chairman Bryan Steil, Representative from the State of Wisconsin. 1
Prepared statement of Chairman Bryan Steil................... 2
The Honorable Norma Torres, Representative from the State of
California..................................................... 2
Prepared statement of Norma Torres........................... 2
Submissions for the Record
Committee Resolution 119-13...................................... 3
MARKUP OF COMMITTEE RESOLUTION 119-13:
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REGULATIONS
REGARDING MANDATORY COMPLETION
OF TRAINING IN WORKPLACE
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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June 25, 2025
Committee on House Administration,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D.C.
The Committee met, pursuant to notice, at 2 p.m., in room
1310, Longworth House Office Building, Hon. Bryan Steil
[Chairman of the Committee] presiding.
Present: Representatives Steil, Loudermilk, Murphy, Carey,
Miller, Morelle, and Torres.
Staff present: Mike Platt, Staff Director; Rachel Collins,
General Counsel; Abby Salter, Deputy General Counsel; Jordan
Wilson, Director of Member Services; Kristen Monterroso,
Director of Operations; Elliot Smith, Director of Oversight;
Phillip Pinegar, Professional Staff; Annemarie Cake,
Professional Staff and Deputy Clerk; Jamie Fleet, Minority
Staff Director; Khalil Abboud, Minority Deputy Staff Director;
Sean Wright, Minority Chief Counsel; and Kwame Newton, Minority
Oversight Counsel.
OPENING STATEMENT OF HON. BRYAN STEIL, CHAIRMAN OF THE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION, A U.S. REPRESENTATIVE FROM
WISCONSIN
Chairman Steil. The Committee on House Administration will
come to order.
I note that a quorum is present.
Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a
recess at any time.
Today, the Committee on House Administration will be
considering Committee Resolution 119-13, a resolution to adopt
regulations regarding mandatory completion of workplace rights
and responsibilities training.
This Committee resolution will require each Member,
officer, employee, intern, fellow, and detailee of the House of
Representatives to complete workplace rights and
responsibilities training within a specific timeframe.
The training focuses on preventing harassment,
discrimination, and retaliation, as well as options for
reporting complaints. This training ensures that all Members
and staff are aware of and understand both their rights and
responsibilities during their tenure in the House of
Representatives.
I now can recognize Mrs. Torres, on behalf of the Ranking
Member, for 5 minutes for an opening statement.
[The prepared statement of Chairman Steil follows:]
PREPARED STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE
ADMINISTRATION BRYAN STEIL
Today, the Committee on House Administration will be
considering Committee Resolution 119-13, a Resolution to Adopt
Regulations Regarding Mandatory Completion of Workplace Rights
and Responsibilities Training. This Committee Resolution will
require each Member, officer, employee, intern, fellow, and
detailee of the House of Representatives to complete workplace
rights and responsibilities training within a specific
timeframe. The training focuses on preventing harassment,
discrimination, and retaliation as well as options for
reporting complaints. This training ensures that all Members
and staff are aware of and understand both their rights and
responsibilities during their tenure in the House of
Representatives.
OPENING STATEMENT OF HON. NORMA TORRES, A U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
FROM CALIFORNIA
Mrs. Torres. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for
your partnership in advancing this important issue of workplace
rights.
In the interest of time, I will be brief in my remarks.
In a particularly fraught and challenging time for the
broader Capitol Hill community and the world, frankly, it is
incumbent upon us at House Administration to ensure a safe and
inclusive workplace for all staff.
Public service is a calling, and those who answer that call
deserve a work environment that prioritizes dignity, respect,
and equity. Although it is just one of our many duties as
stewards of this institution, it is one that I take with the
utmost seriousness.
I am happy to vote to approve this resolution, and I urge
my colleagues to do the same.
I yield back.
[The prepared statement of Mrs. Torres follows:]
PREPARED STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE NORMA TORRES
In a particularly fraught and challenging time for the
broader Capitol Hill community and the world, frankly, it is
incumbent upon us at House Administration to ensure a safe and
inclusive workplace for all staff. Public service is a calling,
and those who answer that call deserve a work environment that
prioritizes dignity, respect, and equity. Although it is just
one of our many duties as stewards of this institution, it is
one that I take with the utmost seriousness.
Chairman Steil. Thank you, Representative Torres.
I now call up Resolution 119-13, a resolution to adopt
regulations regarding mandatory completion of a program of
training in workplace rights and responsibilities.
The clerk will please report the resolution.
The Clerk. ``Committee Resolution 119-13''----
Chairman Steil. Without objection, the reading of the
resolution is dispensed with.
[Committee Resolution 119-13 follows:]
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Chairman Steil. Also without objection, the resolution
shall be considered as read and open to amendment at any point.
Do any Members seek recognition?
The Committee will now consider the question on the
resolution.
All those in favor, signify by saying aye.
All those opposed, no.
In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. The ayes
have it, and the resolution is agreed to.
Without objection, a motion to reconsider is laid upon the
table.
This concludes all matters before the Committee.
Without objection, the staff is authorized to make
necessary technical and conforming changes.
If there is no further business, I thank the Members for
their participation, and, without objection, the Committee on
House Administration stands adjourned.
[Whereupon, at 2:03 p.m., the Committee was adjourned.]
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