POLITICS: “Lawmakers are moving to change procedures for reporting sexual harassment on Capitol Hill and how settlements are funded, after Congress was shaken last week by more allegations of improper behavior and three resignations.
Lawmakers are looking inward at their own policies in the wake of the ‘Me Too’ movement, which has created a national outpouring of personal stories involving sexual harassment and assault in the workplace…
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R., Wis.) has promised a ‘comprehensive review’ of the situation, starting with a hearing last Thursday [12-7-17] on reforms to current policies. Last month, both the Senate and House of Representatives passed measures requiring annual sexual-harassment training for lawmakers and staff.
With just two weeks until the Christmas holiday, and a Congress focused on tax reform and a spending bill, it could be difficult to pass something by the end of the year. A spokeswoman for the House administration committee, which is handling the review, said the chairman plans to make policy recommendations to Mr. Ryan in the coming weeks.”
-Natalie Andrews, “Congress Looks to Overhaul Sexual-Harassment Rules,” The Wall Street Journal online, Dec. 11, 2017 05:52pm