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US HR4458
US HR4458To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds for the payment of a settlement or award under such Act in connection with a claim arising from sexual harassment committed by a Member of Congress, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
11/28/2017
11/28/2017
In Committee
11/28/2017
11/28/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds for the payment of a settlement or award under such Act in connection with a claim arising from sexual harassment committed by a Member of Congress, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds for the payment of settlements or awards related to claims of sexual harassment committed by a Member of Congress. It also requires the ethics committees of the House and Senate to conduct investigations and issue reports on whether a Member should be expelled from Congress if they are found to have committed an act of sexual harassment under the Act.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. (on 11/28/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4458/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4458/BILLS-115hr4458ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4458/BILLS-115hr4458ih.pdf.pdf |
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