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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.

IntroducedCongress
IntroducedMar 4, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet

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, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Mar 4, 2026On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 357 - 65, 1 Present (Roll no. 83). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Mar 4, 2026The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.House floor actions
  4. Mar 4, 2026Mr. Garbarino moved to refer to Ethics. (CR H2391)House floor actions
  5. Mar 4, 2026Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2391-2392; text: CR H2391)House floor actions
  6. Mar 4, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  7. Mar 4, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.House floor actions
  8. Mar 4, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Mar 4, 2026 · HousePassed 357–65
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Motion to Refer · needed a majority
    R 175 yes, 38 noD 182 yes, 27 noEach member · Record