Our bipartisan bill includes a range of reforms to the way sexual harassment and other employment law claims are handled on Capitol Hill. Here are five that I am especially proud of:
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(1) The bill makes the process of handling employment law claims smoother, faster, and fairer. The bill also creates an office of employee advocacy to ensure staff has access to legal counsel, just as Member offices are provided.
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(2) The bill increases transparency by requiring that basic information about any sexual harassment or other claims be made public so the American people are fully aware of what is happening in the Congress.
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(3) The bill will ensure that Members of Congress, not taxpayers, are responsible for paying out sexual harassment settlements.
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(4) The resolution paves the way for every Congressional office to have a clearly defined anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy. This reform alone will result in greater awareness.
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(5) The resolution prohibits Members of Congress from engaging in a sexual relationship with any staff member under their supervision and makes clear that sexual harassment is a violation of the Code of Official Conduct and will not be tolerated.
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