HR 8126 · 119th Congress · Congress

Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act

Introduced 2026-03-26· Sponsored by Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.(2026-03-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8126 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8126 To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to require Members of Congress to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid as settlements and awards under such Act in all cases of employment discrimination acts committed personally by Members, to permit individuals who file claims under such Act to file an amended claim if the preliminary review of the individual's claim by a hearing officer includes the determination that the individual filing the claim is not a covered employee under such Act or has not stated a claim for which relief may be granted under title IV of such Act, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2026 Ms. Scanlon (for herself and Ms. Underwood) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to require Members of Congress…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats