House Ethics Committee says it is not involved in settlements of sexual harassment claims

The House Ethics Committee wrote in a statement on Thursday that it does not oversee sexual harassment lawsuits or participate in the settlements of those claims.

The statement comes after the House adopted a resolution on Tuesday, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), directing the the Ethics Committee and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) to produce a “single consolidated list” that includes the name of each member, delegate or resident commissioner who was the subject of an investigation into sexual harassment in violation of House rules, or sexual harassment or sexual abuse that resulted in a monetary settlement. 

“The Committee is dedicated to providing transparency for the American public on sexual misconduct matters. However, as the Committee........

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