Sexual harassment overhaul at a crossroads in the House - Roll Call Sexual harassment overhaul at a crossroads in the House - Uncategorized Roll Call · Nov 10
Democrats aim to elect 100 women to House as party eyes control of Congress in US midterms As Democrats look to wrest control of Congress from Republicans in the November midterm elections, the party is also aiming for a historic milestone: electing at least 100 women to the House of Representatives. The Times of India · Oct 12
In a ‘very hard’ year for women in Congress, at least there’s still softball A ball snapped in a leather glove as the sun rose higher over Capitol Hill. The hits weren’t coming easily that morning. “Wait for your pitch,” Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., yelled from the dugout. A few minutes later, Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., stepped up to the plate and drove one… Roll Call · Sep 18
Rep. Chuck Edwards censured by House after harassment probe House members on Tuesday censured Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment of two former staffers, even as he insisted that poetry he wrote and gifts he gave were not intended to be romantic. They voted overwhelmingly, 413-2, to censure Edwards and adopt a report from the Ethics Committee detailing “persistent… Roll Call · Sep 1
No quick fix for sexual misconduct in the House When Colorado Republican Rep. Jeff Crank introduced legislation last week aiming to crack down on members of Congress dating staff, not everyone was happy. “If you talked to the women who are working on this, maybe you’d get it right,” the Democratic Women’s Caucus posted in response, accusing him of… Roll Call · Jul 28
Democratic and GOP women announce ‘partnership’ to address sexual misconduct As some worry that an uproar over sexual misconduct in Congress will pass without meaningful change, House members announced a “bipartisan partnership” Wednesday. The goal is to “identify reforms and solutions to make Congress a safer work environment for women and all survivors,” according to a news release. Reps. Teresa… Roll Call · May 13
Rep. Luna took down 2 congressmen for sexual misconduct in one week. Now she’s knocking on the Senate majority leader’s door Not done yet We Got This Covered · Apr 16
‘We can’t wait forever’: Ethics Committee under scrutiny The resignation of two lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct has drawn renewed scrutiny of the House Ethics Committee. The 10-member committee, which is composed of five Republicans and five Democrats, had announced investigations of Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, when they resigned. The committee, which is considered… Roll Call · Apr 15
Rep. Tony Gonzales could face expulsion from Congress amid furor over sexual misconduct U.S. House members say they will bring resolutions to the floor this week to expel the Republican Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell. Each motion would require a two-thirds majority. The Texas Tribune · Apr 13
Democrats introduce ‘Virginia’s law’ bill to end statute of limitations on civil sexual abuse cases Proposed legislation, named after Virginia Giuffre, a survivor of Epstein’s abuse, also tackles jurisdiction The Guardian - US · Feb 11
Advocates urge vote on nuclear victim compensation bill - Roll Call Activists for victims of the nation's nuclear programs descended on Washington this week in hopes of pushing forward legislation. Roll Call · Sep 25, 2024
Review of prescribed fires finds gaps in key areas as US Forest Service looks to improve safety It was the largest and most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024