US HR4615

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US HR4615

GUARD Act Garnishing for Unethical Actions to Restore Dignity Act

Introduced
12/11/2017

In Committee
12/11/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

GUARD Act Garnishing for Unethical Actions to Restore Dignity Act

AI Summary

This bill, the Garnishing for Unethical Actions to Restore Dignity (GUARD) Act, amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to require members of Congress to personally reimburse the Treasury for any amounts paid as awards or settlements resulting from violations of the Act, specifically acts of sexual harassment committed by the members themselves. The bill mandates that the applicable payroll administrator, such as the Chief Administrative Officer of the House or the Secretary of the Senate, must withhold funds from the member's compensation to cover the reimbursement. It also requires the publication of information on members subject to this withholding, to be included in reports by the House and Senate.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Kyrsten Sinema (I)*, Ron DeSantis (R),

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 12/11/2017)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4615/all-info

(6 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4615/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4615/BILLS-115hr4615ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4615/BILLS-115hr4615ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR4503	Empowering Victims of Sexual Misconduct Act	Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.	Related
HR4690	Responsible Settlements for Victims and Taxpayers Act	Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.	Related
HR4822	Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act	Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ethics, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.	Related
HR4924	Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.	Related
S2401	Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S706)	Related
S2952	Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act	Held at the desk.	Related

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