Bill · H.Res. 1100· House(119-HRES-1100)
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.
- Introduced
- 3/4/2026
- Last activity
- 3/4/2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- Nancy Mace
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution directs the Committee on Ethics to preserve certain records regarding House rules. It specifically focuses on violations or alleged violations of clause 9 and clause 18 of rule XXIII. These clauses pertain to sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advances, and sexual relationships between Members and certain employees. The resolution requires the preservation of all documents and investigative materials related to these matters. Additionally, it mandates that the Committee make specific reports and materials publicly available. This public release must occur no later than 60 days after the resolution is adopted.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The resolution directly increases transparency by requiring the public release of ethics investigation records.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution provides increased accountability regarding sexual harassment, which disproportionately affects women.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+5
The resolution promotes equality by increasing transparency and preservation of records regarding sexual harassment and unwelcome advances.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The resolution requires the Committee to make final reports, draft reports, conclusions, recommendations, and exhibits publicly available (Section 2). This could help the public understand how the House handles sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances.
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Preservation of Evidence: The Committee is directed to preserve all documents and investigative materials related to violations or alleged violations of rule XXIII (Section 1). This ensures that records concerning sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advances, or sexual assault are kept for future review.
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Victim Privacy Protection: While making records public, the resolution requires the redaction of personally identifiable information of victims, alleged victims, and witnesses (Section 2). This allows for public oversight while attempting to protect the identities of those involved.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within 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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5
- 3/4/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 357 - 65, 1 Present (Roll no. 83).
- The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
- Mr. Garbarino moved to refer to Ethics. (CR H2391)
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2391-2392; text: CR H2391)