Bill > S2872

This bill, the Congressional Accountability and Harassment Reform Act, proposes to reform the procedures for the initiation, investigation, and resolution of claims alleging that employing offices of the legislative branch have violated the rights and protections provided to their employees under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, including protections against sexual harassment and discrimination. Key provisions include establishing an electronic reporting and tracking system for claims, requiring investigations of claims by the General Counsel, making mediation available during investigations, holding Members of Congress personally liable for certain settlements, automatically referring certain claims involving Members or senior staff to congressional ethics committees, allowing remote work assignments or paid leave during pending procedures, modifying confidentiality rules, and requiring other employing offices in the legislative branch to develop training and education programs. The bill also establishes an Office of Employee Advocacy to provide legal assistance and representation to Senate employees participating in proceedings under the Act.

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