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S. 2159 (115th)

ME TOO Congress Act

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Introduced

16 November 2017

Last action

16 November 2017 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

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11 August 2025

Summary

Member and Employee Training and Oversight On Congress Act or the ME TOO Congress Act This bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA), including to (1) extend CAA nondiscrimination requirements and remedies to sexual orientation, gender identity, and to legislative branch interns, detailees, and fellows; (2) revise CAA procedures for certain harassment and discrimination complaints; (3) require the offending Member of Congress to pay for settlements and awards in such complaints; and (4) rename the Office of Compliance the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights. The bill sets forth requirements for certain harassment and discrimination awareness and prevention training.

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Timeline

  1. 16 November 2017

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 November 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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