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H.Res. 724 (115th)

Requiring each employing office of the House of Representatives to adopt an anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy for the office's workplace, establishing the Office of Employee Advocacy to provide legal assistance and consultation to employees of the House regarding procedures and proceedings under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 February 2018

Last action

6 February 2018 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6], Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Costello, Ryan A. [R-PA-6], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], James Renacci, Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

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Summary

Requires each employing office of the House of Representatives to adopt an anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy. Establishes the House Office of Employee Advocacy (OEA) to: (1) provide legal assistance to House employees regarding Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) procedures, including those applicable to civil actions; and (2) operate an employee hotline. Prohibits the OEA from: (1) accepting awards of litigation expenses or costs under CAA hearings or civil actions, and (2) providing assistance to an employee after the individual files a civil action. Requires House offices to certify that payroll actions are not connected to CAA awards and settlements, and that the Member's Representational Allowance is not being used for CAA awards or settlements. Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House to prohibit: (1) a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House from committing sexual harassment against an individual or engaging in unwelcome sexual advances; and (2) sexual relationships between Members and employees (except between married individuals). Bars the House Office of Congressional Ethics from initiating or continuing any investigation of an allegation of violation under CAA rights and protections, or making any recommendations regarding such an allegation, if the employee initiates proceedings with respect to the alleged violation under CAA administrative and judicial dispute-resolution procedures.

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Timeline

  1. 5 February 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 February 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 February 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 2018

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 6 February 2018

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H813-814)

    Source: Floor

  6. 6 February 2018

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H813-814)

    Source: Floor

  7. 6 February 2018

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 724.

    Source: Floor

  8. 6 February 2018

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H813-814)

    Source: Floor

  9. 6 February 2018

    Floor

    Mr. Harper moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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