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.
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Mr. Steil (for himself and Mr. Morelle) submitted the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This resolution requires all Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives to complete mandatory workplace rights and responsibilities training during each session of Congress. The training covers anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies applicable to House offices under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995.
Who Benefits and How
House Members, officers, and employees benefit from this training requirement as they will receive education on their workplace rights, including protections against discrimination and harassment. This creates a better-informed workforce that understands both their rights and responsibilities, fostering a more respectful and inclusive workplace environment.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Committee on House Administration bears the primary burden of implementing this resolution. Within 30 days of adoption, they must issue regulations establishing the training program, certify when it becomes operational, develop compliance mechanisms, and track completion certificates from all House personnel.
Key Provisions
- Training must be completed within 90 days of the program becoming operational for current personnel, or within 90 days of becoming a new Member, officer, or employee
- Interns (including unpaid), fellowship participants, and detailees from other federal offices are included as employees for training purposes
- New Members who completed training during orientation are exempt from the first session requirement
- Alternative deadlines may be established for interns, fellows, and those joining near the end of a session
- The Committee must develop additional compliance mechanisms to ensure all personnel complete the training
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
This bill mandates workplace rights and responsibilities training for all Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives during each session of Congress.
Policy Domains
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Committee on House Administration
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Individuals serving as interns (paid or unpaid), participants in fellowship programs, or detailees from other federal offices are considered employees of the House for training purposes.
The deadline for completing the workplace rights and responsibilities training program is 90 days after an individual becomes a Member, officer, or employee of the House. This may be adjusted based on service duration.
The Committee on House Administration can set alternative deadlines for interns and fellowship participants to account for their service duration, and for new Members or employees towards the end of a session.
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