U.S. House · 119th Congress · H.R. 8126

Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act

To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to require Members of Congress to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid as settlements and awards under such Act in all cases of employment discrimination acts committed personally by Members, to permit individuals who file claims under such Act to file an amended claim if the preliminary review of the individual's claim by a hearing officer includes the determination that the individual filing the claim is not a covered employee under such Act or has not stated a claim for which relief may be granted under title IV of such Act, and for other purposes.

Sponsor

Mary Gay ScanlonD-PA-5

Introduced

March 26, 2026, in the House

Issue areas

• Government and elections

Policy area

Congress (from the Congressional Research Service)

Full text and actions

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