Bipartisan House Task Force Launches Urgent Reforms to Address Sexual Misconduct in the Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have launched a bipartisan task force to overhaul how sexual misconduct claims are managed in the House of Representatives.The new initiative follows the high-profile resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales amid intense scrutiny regarding how the institution handles harassment allegations.Co-chaired by Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernandez, the panel will focus on improving reporting mechanisms, whistleblower protections, and mandatory training protocols.Lawmakers emphasized that these structural changes are essential to ensuring that all employees at the People’s House work in a safe, transparent, and professional environment.
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