H.R. 4494 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Congressional Accountability and Hush Fund Elimination Act
H.R. 4494 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Nov 30, 2017, sponsored by Ron DeSantis with 103 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 30, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 103
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
Congressional Accountability and Hush Fund Elimination Act This bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) to (1) prohibit the use of public funds for payments of awards and settlements resulting from violation of certain CAA rights and protections if the violation consists of sexual harassment or sexual assault, (2) prohibit an imposition of a nondisclosure agreement as a prerequisite for CAA procedures to…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron DeSantis (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 77 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 30, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (Nov 30, 2017)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
More
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