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House Votes to Release Records on Sexual Harassment Settlements

Original title: DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON ETHICS TO PRESERVE AND PUBLICLY RELEASE RECORDS RELATING TO MONETARY SETTLEMENTS INVOLVING ACTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

June 30, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution mandates the public disclosure of previously private records concerning sexual harassment settlements involving House members or staff, increasing transparency regarding how taxpayer funds are used to resolve such claims.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Committee on Ethics

The committee is mandated to preserve and release specific records as directed by the resolution.

House members and staff

Individuals involved in past sexual harassment settlements may have their records made public.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 30, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. House of Reatives passed a resolution requiring the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records regarding monetary settlements related to sexual harassment. The measure passed with near-unanimous support.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It requires the House Committee on Ethics to gather and make public records regarding financial settlements paid out in sexual harassment cases.
Did the resolution pass?
Yes, it passed the House with 420 votes in favor and 0 votes against.

Why It Matters

This resolution mandates the public disclosure of previously private records concerning sexual harassment settlements involving House members or staff, increasing transparency regarding how taxpayer funds are used to resolve such claims.

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Increased Transparency Mandate

The resolution marks a shift toward public disclosure of previously private settlement records involving sexual harassment in the House.

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on EthicsThe House committee tasked with preserving and releasing the settlement records.Map →
organizationGovernment Publishing OfficeThe agency that hosts the Congressional Record.Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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