[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION TO COMBAT WORKPLACE SEXUAL
HARASSMENT ACT
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HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON
of the district of columbia
in the house of representatives
Monday, June 8, 2026
Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I introduce the National Commission
to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment Act, which would establish a
national commission to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. This
bill is modeled on bills Congress has passed to establish commissions
to address other national problems. Specifically, this bill would
establish a commission to carry out a comprehensive investigation and
study of sexual harassment in the workplace, including recommending
changes in laws and best practices to prevent, investigate, respond to
and penalize sexual harassment.
Our constituents expect Congress to address the problem of sexual
harassment in the workplace. The commission would hear from a cross
section of workers--from office and factory workers to retail and food
service workers. A national commission could help reduce sexual
harassment in the workplace.
I urge my colleagues to support this bill.
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