The House adopts a resolution offered by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) directing the House Ethics Committee to preserve and ultimately release records connected to monetary settlements paid to resolve allegations of sexual misconduct involving House lawmakers. Multiple outlets report that Massie’s measure focuses on cases where settlements involve public funds, arguing the records should be disclosed to the public.
The resolution passes with broad support. The House vote is reported as near-unanimous, with 420 lawmakers voting in favor and one Republican voting “present.” The vote occurs after Massie forces a floor action on the proposal, which would require the Ethics Committee to handle the relevant documents in a way that enables public access.
The reporting also notes that the resolution’s approach is procedural—centering on record preservation and disclosure rather than determining new penalties or adjudicating misconduct. The measure’s adoption signals the House’s intent to increase transparency regarding settlement-related materials tied to sexual misconduct allegations involving members.
