H.Res. 1100 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Ethics, Mar 4, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHouse ethics records on sexual misconduct go public
This resolution tells the House Committee on Ethics to save and release records from investigations into sexual harassment, unwanted sexual advances, and sexual assault involving House members. The committee would have 60 days to publicly share investigation reports, findings, recommendations, and related documents. Personal information about victims, alleged victims, and witnesses would be removed before release.
How it affects you
This affects anyone who has filed a complaint with the House ethics committee about sexual misconduct by a House member, as well as the general public who would gain access to information about these investigations. The resolution doesn't directly change rules or punishments, but it increases transparency by making previously private investigation records available.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 4, 2026)
This resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly disclose records related to violations or alleged violations of the Code of Official Conduct involving acts of sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advance, or sexual assault by a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner. (The Code of Official Conduct is Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.)
Under the resolution, the committee must preserve all records (including investigative materials) of such a violation or alleged violation.
Further, within 60 days after the resolution is adopted, the committee must publicly release available reports, conclusions, recommendations, exhibits, and attachments related to such investigations. The personally identifiable information of victims, alleged victims, and witnesses must be redacted.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 1100
RESOLUTION
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) · Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · Congress · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 4, 2026: “Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Refer · Mar 4, 2026
Motion to Refer Passed 357–65
| Party | Yes | No | Present | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 182 | 27 | 0 | 5 |
| Republicans | 175 | 38 | 1 | 4 |
65 members voted against most of their party: 27 Democrats voted No and 38 Republicans voted No.
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