Summary
South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace introduced a resolution to make reports of sexual misconduct investigations in Congress public. The resolution has support from at least two Republican Congresswomen and aims to ensure transparency while protecting victims' privacy. Mace plans to force a House vote on this resolution soon.
Key Facts
- Nancy Mace is a Republican from South Carolina who introduced the resolution.
- The resolution wants the House Ethics Committee to release reports of sexual misconduct investigations involving Congress members or their staff.
- This effort gained support from two Republican Congresswomen.
- A recent incident involving Texas Republican Tony Gonzales raised interest in this topic.
- Gonzales is accused of having an affair with an aide, but he denies the affair.
- If passed, the resolution requires the public release of reports within 60 days but will protect victims' identities.
- The House Code of Official Conduct prohibits romantic relationships between members of Congress and their staff.
- House Ethics Committee Chair Michael Guest opposes the resolution.
