To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to pay settlements and awards for workplace harassment and discrimination claims under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which arise from acts committed personally by Members of Congress, and for other purposes.

HB 4497 To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to pay settlements and awards for workplace harassment and discrimination claims under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which arise from acts committed personally by Members of Congress, and for other purposes

US Congress 115th Congress

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Introduced 12/05/2017

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Rep. Kathy Castor


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Rep. Don Bacon


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Appropriations Civil Actions And Liability Congressional Officers And Employees Congressional Operations And Organization Crime Victims Employment Discrimination And Employee Rights Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Members Of Congress Racial And Ethnic Relations Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation Discrimination Worker Safety And Health Elections, Voting, Political Campaign Regulation House Of Representatives Congress