House Ethics Committee says it is not involved in settlements of sexual harassment claims
Summary
The House Ethics Committee said it does not handle sexual harassment lawsuits or settle those claims. This statement followed a new resolution that asks the committee and another office to change how harassment issues are managed.Key Facts
- The House Ethics Committee clarified it does not manage or settle sexual harassment lawsuits.
- The statement was made on a Thursday.
- On the previous Tuesday, the House passed a resolution introduced by Representative Thomas Massie from Kentucky.
- The resolution directs the Ethics Committee and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights to take new actions related to harassment claims.
- The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights is a separate body that deals with workplace issues in Congress.
- The clarification responds to questions about the committee’s role in harassment settlements.
- The statement aims to explain the responsibilities of the Ethics Committee clearly.
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