HR 4503 · 115th Congress · Congress

Empowering Victims of Sexual Misconduct Act

Introduced 2017-11-30· Sponsored by Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6]· House

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2017-11-30)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Empowering Victims of Sexual Misconduct Act This bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) to (1) prohibit the imposition of a nondisclosure agreement upon any party as a condition of an award or settlement resulting from a violation of certain CAA rights and protections, and (2) require a Member of Congress to reimburse the Treasury for awards or settlements resulting from violations of CAA rights and protections against sexual harassment or sexual assault committed by the Member.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6]MD