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HRES 480 Agreed to

Requires every House Member, officer, and employee, including interns, fellows, and detailees, to complete workplace rights and anti-harassment training during each session of Congress.

Official title: Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.

Outcome Agreed to by the House
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House
Referred 05-JUN-2025
Passed 09-JUN-2025
Key points
  • Directs the Committee on House Administration to issue regulations within 30 days of adoption requiring the training.
  • Covers the workplace rights duties under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training.
  • Treats interns, unpaid interns, fellows, and detailees from other federal offices as House employees for purposes of the training.
  • Sets a 90-day deadline to complete the training and file a certificate, with exceptions for members who completed it during new member orientation.
  • Directs the committee to consider additional mechanisms to ensure compliance.
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Sponsor Bryan Steil (R-WI) Cosponsors · 1
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