Capitol Hill sexual misconduct reporting concerns prompt reform push

6 articles · Updated · The Daily Gazette · Apr 30

In Washington, Speaker Mike Johnson said he would lead House changes after the resignations this month of Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell amid misconduct accusations.
Lawmakers and aides said many staffers still fear retaliation, lack clarity on where to report, and work in a fragmented system without a centralized congressional HR authority.
Members and outside experts urged bipartisan fixes, faster ethics responses, stronger whistleblower protections and possible penalties such as stripping pensions from members convicted of sexual assault.

If Congress is 535 separate businesses, can any reform truly safeguard the careers of vulnerable staffers?

What can Capitol Hill learn from other industries to fix a workplace culture that has resisted change for decades?