Empowering Victims of Sexual Misconduct Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 30, 2017)
Empowering Victims of Sexual Misconduct Act
This bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) to (1) prohibit the imposition of a nondisclosure agreement upon any party as a condition of an award or settlement resulting from a violation of certain CAA rights and protections, and (2) require a Member of Congress to reimburse the Treasury for awards or settlements resulting from violations of CAA rights and protections against sexual harassment or sexual assault committed by the Member.
What just happenedNov 30, 2017
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 30, 2017
- Nov 30, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ways and Means Committee - Nov 30, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Nov 30, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee on House Administration - Nov 30, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 30, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House