Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.
Latest action · Mar 4, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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- IntroducedMar 4, 2026
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
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.
Recorded votes 1
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| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 83 | On Motion to Refer | Passed357–65 | Mar 4, 2026 |
Cosponsors
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Actions 7
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- Mar 4, 2026Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2391-2392; text: CR H2391)
- Mar 4, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 4, 2026Mr. Garbarino moved to refer to Ethics. (CR H2391)
- Mar 4, 2026On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 357 - 65, 1 Present (Roll no. 83).
- Mar 4, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
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- Mar 4, 2026Introduced in House
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