Bills · HRES 1072
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1072Congress
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.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to increase transparency and accountability within the House of Representatives regarding serious misconduct like sexual harassment. If this resolution becomes law, it means the public would get a clearer picture of how the House's internal ethics committee handles such allegations against its own members. This could help ensure that complaints are taken seriously and that there is public oversight of the process.
Without this resolution, the details of these investigations might remain private, making it harder for the public to gauge the effectiveness of the ethics process. Passing this bill could foster greater trust in government institutions by demonstrating a commitment to openness, while not passing it would maintain the current level of privacy around these sensitive internal reviews.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Committee on Ethics to preserve all documents and investigative materials related to sexual harassment cases.
Ensures that a complete record of investigations into serious misconduct is maintained for future reference and accountability.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the public release of all reports, conclusions, and supporting materials from these investigations.
Increases transparency significantly by making the findings and details of ethics investigations accessible to the public.
PROVISION 03
Requires the personal information of victims or alleged victims to be removed from publicly released documents.
Balances the goal of transparency with the need to protect the privacy and safety of individuals who come forward with allegations.
PROVISION 04
Sets a deadline of 60 days after adoption for the public release of the materials.
Establishes a clear timeframe for the Committee to act, promoting promptness in achieving transparency.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 23
Submitted in House
FEB 23
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1072
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 23, 2026
Last actionFeb 23, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ETHICS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 23, 2026
House Res.HRES 1072Congress
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 FEB 23, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 23, 2026
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