In this Roll Call article, Nina Heller reports that the House voted to require public disclosure of sexual misconduct settlement data paid by members using taxpayer funds, addressing loopholes in the 2018 Congressional Accountability Act.
- Rep. Thomas Massie led the resolution directing the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights and House Ethics Committee to release a consolidated list of members who paid settlements within 60 days, along with aggregate totals for employee misconduct.
- The measure passed easily with no opposition, aiming for greater transparency around what critics call the congressional “slush fund.”
- Members must now personally cover such settlements, but Massie warned of loopholes allowing continued abuse and nondisclosure.
- The vote follows recent resignations over misconduct allegations and earlier failed transparency pushes, including efforts by Rep. Nancy Mace.
- Supporters like Rep. Kat Cammack called it essential for changing Capitol Hill’s culture on harassment and accountability.
- The action reflects growing bipartisan frustration with institutional failures to protect staff and victims while shielding members from scrutiny.
Read the full story:
https://rollcall.com/2026/06/30/house-votes-release-sexual-misconduct-settlement-data/
