ME TOO Congress Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 16, 2017)
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.
What just happenedNov 16, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateNov 16, 2017
- Nov 16, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Nov 16, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate