Resolution to Release House Ethics Records on Sexual Harassment
March 4, 2026
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Current status: passed_chamber.
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This resolution mandates the public disclosure of previously confidential investigative records concerning sexual misconduct by members of the House of Representatives, impacting the transparency of congressional disciplinary proceedings.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
House Committee on Ethics
The committee is required to preserve and process the redaction and release of investigative records within a 60-day timeframe.
Members of the House of Representatives
Members who have been the subject of ethics investigations regarding sexual misconduct will have their investigative records made public.
Current stage: passed_chamber.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Committee on Ethics is directed to preserve all documents and investigative materials related to violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (sexual harassment) and clause 18 (prohibited sexual relationships) of rule XXIII.
- The Committee must make final reports, or the most recent draft reports, publicly available.
- Public release must include conclusions, recommendations, exhibits, and accompanying materials.
- The deadline for public release is 60 days after the adoption of the resolution.
- Personally identifiable information of victims, alleged victims, and witnesses must be redacted from all released materials.
- The mandate covers any clause of rule XXIII to the extent that an act of sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advance, or sexual assault constituted a violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
This resolution mandates the public disclosure of previously confidential investigative records concerning sexual misconduct by members of the House of Representatives, impacting the transparency of congressional disciplinary proceedings.
News Coverage
Voting Record
Total
418
Yes
354
No
64
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (418)
Bradley Schneider
D · yes
Sam Liccardo
D · yes
Emanuel Cleaver
D · yes
Ro Khanna
D · no
Chrissy Houlahan
D · yes
Nydia Velázquez
D · yes
Lucy McBath
D · yes
Eric Burlison
R · no
John Moolenaar
R · yes
Burgess Owens
R · yes
Emily Randall
D · yes
Frank Mrvan
D · no
Sara Jacobs
D · yes
Brad Sherman
D · yes
Wesley Bell
D · yes
Kevin Mullin
D · yes
Michael Rulli
R · yes
Adriano Espaillat
D · yes
Celeste Maloy
R · yes
Rashida Tlaib
D · yes
Johnny Olszewski
D · yes
Lauren Underwood
D · yes
Barry Moore
R · yes
Betty McCollum
D · yes
+ 394 more
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Transparency Mandate
This resolution represents a significant shift toward mandatory public disclosure of internal ethics investigative materials, which are traditionally kept confidential.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.congress.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance85How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy90Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment75Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz80Current news / social attention level
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