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H.Res. 1100 · 119th Congress

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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IntroducedMar 4, 2026
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Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Mar 4, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

What it does

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This resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly disclose records related to violations or alleged violations of the Code of Official Conduct involving acts of sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advance, or sexual assault by a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner. (The Code of Official Conduct is Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.)

Under the resolution, the committee must preserve all records (including investigative materials) of such a violation or alleged violation.

Further, within 60 days after the resolution is adopted, the committee must publicly release available reports, conclusions, recommendations, exhibits, and attachments related to such investigations. The personally identifiable information of victims, alleged victims, and witnesses must be redacted.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 4, 2026).

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What has happened

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    1. Mar 4, 2026 · HousePassed 357–65
      On Motion to Refer · needed a majority
      R 175 yes, 38 noD 182 yes, 27 noEach member · Record