S. 2872 115th Congress Senate

Congressional Accountability and Harassment 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 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 discrimination, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 17, 2018 Introduced by: Kirsten E. Gillibrand Democratic · New York See on congress.gov

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May 21, 2018

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.

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May 17, 2018

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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congressional Accountability and Harassment Reform Act

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

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Cosponsors 6

Baldwin, Tammy

Wisconsin · May 17, 2018

Cortez Masto, Catherine

Nevada · May 17, 2018

Cruz, Ted

Texas · May 17, 2018

Merkley, Jeff

Oregon · May 17, 2018

Murray, Patty

Washington · May 17, 2018

Warren, Elizabeth

Massachusetts · May 17, 2018

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