This resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to compile and publicly release records related to sexual harassment settlements involving members of Congress and House employees. Within 60 days of the resolution's adoption, these bodies must publish a consolidated list naming any Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner who was investigated for sexual harassment or abuse under House rules, along with the total taxpayer funds paid in connection with such cases. The resolution also requires disclosure of aggregate totals for taxpayer-funded settlements involving House employees in sexual misconduct cases, as well as separate totals for settlements unrelated to sexual misconduct, covering both members and staff. Importantly, the resolution specifies that any settlement will count as involving sexual harassment or abuse if that was any part of the matter, even if the case was officially resolved or classified under a different type of violation. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability regarding how taxpayer money has been used to resolve sexual harassment claims within the House of Representatives.
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