U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1399: Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the engrossed text, June 30, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1399 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 30, 2026 RESOLUTION Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to .monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment. Whereas transparency is essential for accountability in government; Whereas sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances by Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners, in violation of clause 9 and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House, affect the safety, dignity, and the integrity of the proceedings of the House of Representatives: Now, therefore, be it SECTION (1) That with respect to reviews, investigations, or matters which the Committee on Ethics or the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights have reviewed, conducted, or facilitated, the Committee on Ethics and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights shall, not later than 60 days after the adoption of this resolution, make publicly available-- (A) a single consolidated list that sets forth separately for each Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner-- (i) the name of each Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner who was the subject of any review or investigation involving a violation of clause 9 of Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment, or clause 18 of Rule XXIII of the Rules of the …
Sponsors
- Thomas Massie (R, HD-004) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 233). (text: CR H4345-4346)
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 233). (text: CR H4345-4346)
- : Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4346-4347)
- : POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1399, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- : The previous question was ordered without objection.
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1399.
- : Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4345-4346)
- : QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Massie rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
Votes
- On Agreeing to the Resolution (June 30, 2026): 420 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Congressional committees, Government ethics and transparency, public corruption, House Committee on Ethics, Sex offenses, Members of Congress, Assault and harassment offenses, Congress
Common questions
- What is HR1399?
- HR1399 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment.
- What is the status of HR1399?
- Passed both chambers as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1399?
- Thomas Massie (R, HD-004).
- Where is the official record for HR1399?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1399
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