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HRES 1100 119th Congress House Congress Government information and archives Government studies and investigations House Committee on Ethics Sex offenses

Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

Introduced: March 4, 2026 Introduced by: Mace, Nancy Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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Mar 4, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Mar 4, 2026
On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 357 - 65, 1 Present (Roll no. 83).
Mar 4, 2026
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
Mar 4, 2026
Mr. Garbarino moved to refer to Ethics. (CR H2391)
Mar 4, 2026
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2391-2392; text: CR H2391)
Mar 4, 2026
Submitted in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 4, 2026 House · vote #83 On Motion to Refer Passed 35765 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly disclose records related to violations or alleged violations of the Code of Official Conduct involving acts of sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advance, or sexual assault by a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner. (The Code of Official Conduct is Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.) 

Under the resolution, the committee must preserve all records (including investigative materials) of such a violation or alleged violation.

Further, within 60 days after the resolution is adopted, the committee must publicly release available reports, conclusions, recommendations, exhibits, and attachments related to such investigations. The personally identifiable information of victims, alleged victims, and witnesses must be redacted.

What's happening now March 4, 2026

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

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