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US HR4497
US HR4497To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to pay settlements and awards for workplace harassment and discrimination claims under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which arise from acts committed personally by Members of Congress, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
11/30/2017
11/30/2017
In Committee
11/30/2017
11/30/2017
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 to pay settlements and awards for workplace harassment and discrimination claims under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which arise from acts committed personally by Members of Congress, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds, including those from the Treasury, House, Senate, or other government accounts, to pay settlements and awards for workplace harassment and discrimination claims under the Act that arise from acts committed personally by Members of Congress. The bill also prohibits the use of campaign funds to pay such awards or settlements, and bars the use of a Member's Representational Allowance to pay compensation related to allegations of personal violations of the Act. The purpose of the bill is to hold Members of Congress personally liable for settlements and awards related to their own misconduct, rather than using taxpayer or campaign funds.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 11/30/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4497/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4497/BILLS-115hr4497ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4497/BILLS-115hr4497ih.pdf.pdf |
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