US S2401

Bill

US S2401

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act

Introduced
02/07/2018

In Committee
02/07/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act

AI Summary

This bill, the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, aims to reform the procedures for initiating, investigating, and resolving claims of violations of employment rights and protections for legislative branch employees. Key provisions include: - Revising the process for employees to file claims, including establishing an electronic reporting system and deadlines. - Requiring the General Counsel to investigate claims and make findings, with claims proceeding to a formal hearing if the General Counsel finds reasonable cause or is unable to determine if there is reasonable cause. - Allowing employees to choose mediation during the investigation process. - Requiring Members of Congress to reimburse the Treasury for any settlements or awards resulting from claims of personal misconduct. - Automatically referring certain claims involving Members of Congress or senior staff to the relevant congressional ethics committees. - Providing options for employees to work remotely or take paid leave during claim procedures. - Enhancing reporting and record-keeping requirements for the Office of Compliance. - Expanding coverage to unpaid legislative branch staff and employees of the Library of Congress. The bill also renames the Office of Compliance as the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Chuck Grassley (R)*,

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S706) (on 02/07/2018)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2401/all-info

(13 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2401/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2401/BILLS-115s2401is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2401/BILLS-115s2401is.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR4393	To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to clarify that employees of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China are to be treated as covered employees for purposes of such Act.	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
HR4481	To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to make payments of awards and settlements in connection with violations of such Act which are committed by employing offices of the House of Representatives and Senate, and for other purposes.	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
HR4522	Stop Taxpayers Obligations to Perpetrators of Sexual Harassment Act	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
HR4615	GUARD Act Garnishing for Unethical Actions to Restore Dignity Act	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	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
HR4705	Me Too Congressional Ethics Act	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.	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
HR652	Congressional Intern Protection Act of 2017	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
HR6811	Age Discrimination in Employment Parity Act of 2018	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.	Related
S2872	Congressional Accountability and Harassment Reform Act	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.	Related
S2952	Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act	Held at the desk.	Related
S3749	Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act	Signed by President.	Related

Bill

Bill Name

Last Action

Type

HR4393

To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to clarify that employees of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China are to be treated as covered employees for purposes of such Act.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

HR4481

To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to make payments of awards and settlements in connection with violations of such Act which are committed by employing offices of the House of Representatives and Senate, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

HR4522

Stop Taxpayers Obligations to Perpetrators of Sexual Harassment Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

HR4615

GUARD Act Garnishing for Unethical Actions to Restore Dignity Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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.

HR4705

Me Too Congressional Ethics Act

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.

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.

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.

HR652

Congressional Intern Protection Act of 2017

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

HR6811

Age Discrimination in Employment Parity Act of 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

S2872

Congressional Accountability and Harassment Reform Act

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.

S2952

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act

Held at the desk.

S3749

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act

Signed by President.

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