hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Directs House Ethics Committee to release sexual harassment investigation records.
Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC).
Introduced in the House and referred to a committee.
This resolution, introduced by Republican Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina, instructs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release documents related to sexual harassment investigations involving Members of Congress. It has been introduced in the House and sent to the Committee on Ethics for review.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 4, 2026, and immediately referred to the House Committee on Ethics. For it to advance, the committee must review and approve it. If it passes the committee, it could then be put to a vote by the full House of Representatives.
If this resolution passes, the House Committee on Ethics would be required to keep all documents and materials from investigations into sexual harassment by Members of Congress. Within 60 days of the resolution passing, the Committee would also need to publicly release final or draft reports, conclusions, and evidence from these investigations. Crucially, the personal identifying details of victims, alleged victims, and witnesses would be removed before any records are made public.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue this increases transparency and accountability for sexual misconduct within Congress.
Critics Say
Critics might raise concerns about compromising ongoing investigations or privacy for those accused.
The core of this debate centers on transparency versus other considerations. Those in favor believe that making these records public is crucial for holding Members of Congress accountable and fostering a safer work environment. Conversely, concerns could be raised that releasing reports, even redacted ones, might negatively impact the reputations of individuals prematurely or complicate future investigations.