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Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 28, 2017Congress
H.Res. 630

Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Nov 29, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) Directs the Committee on House Administration to issue regulations requiring Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives to complete a training program on workplace rights and responsibilities, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training, during each congressional session.

Requires Members, officers, or employees to certify completion of such training within 90 days after a congressional session begins or within 90 days after beginning service during a session. (Sets forth a special rule requiring such training to be completed within 180 days after the beginning of the second session of the 115th Congress.)

(Sec. 2) Directs the committee to issue regulations requiring that each House employing office post in a prominent location in its office and in each Member's congressional district office a statement of rights and protections provided to House employees under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, including procedures for responding to and adjudicating allegations of violations of such rights and protections.

What just happenedDec 19, 2017

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10](R-VA)Sponsor
229 cosponsors136 D93 R
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  1. Dec 19, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Committee on House Administration
  2. Dec 19, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Committee on House Administration
  3. Nov 29, 2017FloorH38310

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

  4. Nov 29, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9491)

  5. Nov 29, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9491)

  6. Nov 29, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 630.

  7. Nov 29, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9491-9498)

  8. Nov 29, 2017FloorH30300

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

  9. Nov 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Committee on House Administration
  10. Nov 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Nov 28, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentNov 29, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) Directs the Committee on House Administration to issue regulations requiring Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives to complete a training program on workplace rights and responsibilities, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training, during each congressional session.

Requires Members, officers, or employees to certify completion of such training within 90 days after a congressional session begins or within 90 days after beginning service during a session. (Sets forth a special rule requiring such training to be completed within 180 days after the beginning of the second session of the 115th Congress.)

(Sec. 2) Directs the committee to issue regulations requiring that each House employing office post in a prominent location in its office and in each Member's congressional district office a statement of rights and protections provided to House employees under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, including procedures for responding to and adjudicating allegations of violations of such rights and protections.

Introduced in HouseNov 28, 2017

Directs the Committee on House Administration to issue regulations requiring Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives to complete a training program on workplace rights and responsibilities, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training, during each congressional session.

Requires Members, officers, or employees to certify completion of such training within 90 days after a congressional session begins or within 90 days after beginning service during a session. (Sets forth a special rule requiring such training to be completed within 180 days after the beginning of the second session of the 115th Congress.)

Directs the committee to issue regulations requiring that each House employing office post in a prominent location in its office and in each Member's congressional district office a statement of rights and protections provided to House employees under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, including procedures for responding to and adjudicating allegations of violations of such rights and protections.

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