Bill · H.R. 8126· House(119-HR-8126)
Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Mary Gay Scanlon
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act proposes several changes to the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. It requires Members of Congress to reimburse the Treasury for settlements and awards involving employment discrimination acts they committed personally. It also expands reimbursement requirements for other employing offices in cases involving retaliation for filing discrimination claims. Additionally, the bill allows individuals to file amended claims if a preliminary review determines they are not a covered employee or have not stated a claim for relief. Finally, it permits the Office of Employee Advocacy to assist covered employees with investigations or proceedings related to civil actions.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill enhances the procedural ability of employees to amend discrimination claims, which can assist those seeking civil rights protections.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill enhances the procedural ability of employees to amend discrimination claims, which can assist those seeking civil rights protections.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill enhances the procedural ability of employees to amend discrimination claims, which can assist those seeking civil rights protections.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability for Members of Congress: Under Section 2(a), Members of Congress would be required to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid as settlements and awards in cases of employment discrimination acts committed personally by them.
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Protection Against Retaliation: Section 2(b) requires other employing offices to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid in claims involving intimidation, reprisal, or discrimination taken against a covered employee because of a claim alleging a violation of section 201(a) or 206(a).
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Opportunity to Correct Claims: Section 3(a) allows individuals whose claims were found insufficient during a preliminary review to file an amended version of their claim, which then undergoes its own preliminary review.
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Enhanced Assistance for Employees: Section 4(a) allows the Office of Employee Advocacy to provide assistance to covered employees regarding investigations or proceedings in connection with civil actions, even after the employee has filed such an action.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Men+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Union Workers+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Women+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Reduces Government Spending+2Reduces National Debt+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+3Improves Racial Equity+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois