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May 13, 2026
House Leaders Appoint Bipartisan Task Force to Reform Sexual Harassment Reporting
- House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed Republican Rep. Kat Cammack and Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez to lead the bipartisan task force.
- The initiative responds to recent resignations of two House members amid misconduct allegations and aims to simplify the reporting process for victims.
- The task force will prioritize creating a safer environment for staff, particularly women, and enhancing education and training resources.
2 Sources
- House leaders to take action on process for sexual misconduct claimsMay 13, 2026 at 6:38 PM · CBS News
- Johnson and Jeffries appoint bipartisan task force to reform sexual harassment reporting process on Capitol HillMay 13, 2026 at 11:22 PM · CNN