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House resolution prohibits members from engaging in sexual relationships with employees

Original title: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from engaging in a sexual relationship with any employee of the House.

July 30, 2026

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Passed

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.Jul 30, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This rule change establishes a formal conduct standard for all House members, directly impacting the professional boundaries and workplace protections for thousands of congressional staff members.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Members of the House

Members are subject to the new conduct prohibition regarding their relationships with staff.

House employees

Employees are the protected class under the proposed prohibition of sexual relationships with their employers.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to explicitly ban any Member, , or from entering into a sexual relationship with any House employee. The measure is currently under review by the House Committee on Ethics.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This rule change establishes a formal conduct standard for all House members, directly impacting the professional boundaries and workplace protections for thousands of congressional staff members.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does this rule apply to?

It applies to all Members of the House, s, and s regarding their relationships with any House employee.

What is the current status of this proposal?

The resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

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Connected Entities

organizationHouse of Representatives“The governing body whose rules are being amended.”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Ethics“The committee currently reviewing the proposed rule change.”Map →

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