Public Law 115-397 · S. 3749 · Became law December 21, 2018

Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act

Official title: “To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to reform the procedures provided under such Act for the initiation, review, and resolution of claims alleging that employing offices of the legislative branch have violated the rights and protections provided to their employees under such Act, including protections against sexual harassment, and for other purposes.”

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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