H.R. 9967 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Jul 27, 2026
2nd SessionH. R. 9967
A BILL
Congress Leads by Example Act of 2026
Sponsor: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-At Large) · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 · Congress · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 27, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”
Sections
Sections · 8
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2Enhanced enforcement of protections of Occupational Safety and Health Act applicable to legislative branchNo change
- Sec. 3Application to legislative branch employees of whistleblower protection rules, restrictions on discharge by reason of garnishment, discriminatory treatment by reason of bankruptcy, and availability of parental bereavement leaveNo change
- Sec. 4Requiring retention of records necessary to administer anti-discrimination laws applicable to covered employeesNo change
- Sec. 5Coverage of legislative branch employees under rules protecting jurors’ employmentNo change
- Sec. 6Providing Board of Office of Congressional Workplace Rights with authority to seek temporary relief in cases of unfair labor practicesNo change
- Sec. 7Making hearings and deliberations in cases relating to public services and accommodations under Americans With Disabilities Act and cases relating to labor-management relations open to publicNo change
- Sec. 8Mandatory mediation of claims at request of covered employeeNo change