Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act

This bill changes the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, which covers workplace claims by congressional employees. It would require Members of Congress to repay the Treasury for settlements and awards paid in all cases of employment discrimination they personally commit. It would also require other congressional employing offices to repay the Treasury for amounts paid in claims of retaliation against employees who filed discrimination claims. If a hearing officer finds in a preliminary review that a claim does not qualify, the person could file an amended claim within 10 days. The House Office of Employee Advocacy could also help House employees after they file a lawsuit.

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Sponsors

• Mary Gay Scanlon Democrat sponsor
• 5 cosponsors