House Leaders Form Bipartisan Group To Revamp Misconduct Reporting Rules
House leaders announced on May 13, 2026 they will form a bipartisan working group to overhaul how the chamber handles sexual misconduct claims, aiming to improve reporting and protect staff who speak up.[1]
Speaker Mike Johnson said the group will focus on improving reporting mechanisms and creating a whistleblower protection program for staff.[1] Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries described the effort as bipartisan and said leaders are still working out the group's logistics.[1] Lawmakers from both parties' women's caucuses expect the working group to address cultural and procedural barriers that deter reporting.[1]
Recent resignations by Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales prompted the leaders' move.[1]
Leaders have not yet named members or announced a timeline for the group's work.[1]
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- On May 13, 2026, House leaders confirmed plans for a bipartisan working group on sexual misconduct procedures.
- Speaker Mike Johnson said the group will work on reporting mechanisms and a whistleblower protection program for staffers.
- Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the group is bipartisan and that leaders are working out its logistics.
- Lawmakers from both parties' women's caucuses expect the group to target cultural and procedural barriers to reporting.
- The initiative comes after recent resignations by Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales.
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