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Introduced
12/20/2017
12/20/2017
In Committee
12/20/2017
12/20/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Responsible Settlements for Victims and Taxpayers Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Responsible Settlements for Victims and Taxpayers Act, amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to require members of Congress to reimburse the U.S. Treasury for any amounts paid as awards or settlements related to violations of the Act involving personal acts of sexual harassment or sexual assault committed by the member. The bill mandates reimbursement and allows the Treasury to withhold the member's agency contribution to the Thrift Savings Plan until the full amount is repaid if the member does not meet the reimbursement requirements within 180 days. This is intended to hold members of Congress personally liable for such settlements and awards rather than having taxpayer funds used to cover them.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
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. (on 12/20/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4690/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4690/BILLS-115hr4690ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4690/BILLS-115hr4690ih.pdf.pdf |
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