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S. 2401 115th Congress Senate

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act

Official title: A bill to amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to reform the procedures provided under such Act for the initiation, investigation, and resolution… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to reform the procedures provided under such Act for the initiation, investigation, and resolution of claims alleging that employing offices of the legislative branch have violated the rights and protections provided to their employees under such Act, including protections against sexual harassment, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 7, 2018 Introduced by: Chuck Grassley Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S706)
Feb 7, 2018
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 Latest action February 7, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S706)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act

This bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) to revise procedures for initiating, investigating, and resolving claims by legislative branch employees alleging that employing offices have violated their CAA rights and protections, including protections against discrimination and sexual harassment.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 652 Congressional Intern Protection Act of 2017
  • HR 4822 Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act
  • HR 4924 Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2401: Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2401/
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"S. 2401: Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2401/.
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S. 2401, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2401/.
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