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Public Release of Ethics Investigations
Recent Bills/Public Release of Ethics Investigations

Public Release of Ethics Investigations

IntroducedMarch 4, 2026
Passed House5 months ago
Intro
Proc.
House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsSex offensesHouse Committee on Ethics
Why This Matters

This resolution directs the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records related to sexual harassment investigations involving Members of Congress.

If you want to see how Congress handles sexual harassment claims, this resolution aims to make that information public.
Who this affects
Members of Congress · Congress staff · harassment reporters
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1The resolution directs the Committee on Ethics to keep records of sexual harassment investigations.
  2. 2It requires the Committee to publicly share findings within 60 days of the resolution's adoption.
  3. 3Victims' personal information will be protected and redacted in the released documents.
  4. 4The resolution emphasizes the importance of accountability for Members of Congress regarding sexual harassment.
Read the detailed summary

This resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly disclose records related to violations or alleged violations of the Code of Official Conduct involving acts of sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advance, or sexual assault by a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner. (The Code of Official Conduct is Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.) Under the resolution, the committee must preserve all records (including investigative materials) of such a violation or alleged violation. Further, within 60 days after the resolution is adopted, the committee must publicly release available reports, conclusions, recommendations, exhibits, and attachments related to such investigations. The personally identifiable information of victims, alleged victims, and witnesses must be redacted.

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Resolution Progress3 of 3
Concurrent resolutions must be adopted by both the House and Senate. They do not go to the President.
Intro
Proc.
House
IntroducedMar 4
Sponsors
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Procedural VoteMar 4

On Motion to Refer

House Vote
Yes 354No 64Present 1Not Voting 9
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HouseMar 4
House Vote
Yes 351No 63Present 1Not Voting 9
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