Sexual Harassment Policies and Training
2017-11-14T20:00:37-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/827/20171114100312011_hd.jpgThe House Administration Committee convened a hearing to review the U.S. House of Representatives' policies and training on sexual harassment. Witnesses included Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA), a sexual assault survivor and advocate, who said in her testimony that she knew at least two current members of Congress who are sexual harassers. Representative Barbara Comstock (R-VA), who sits on the committee, said she knew of a current male member of Congress who exposed himself to a young female staffer. Representatives from the Office of House Employment Counsel and the Office of Compliance also testified during this hearing.
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The House Administration Committee convened a hearing to review the U.S. House of Representatives' policies and training on sexual harassment. Witnesses included Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA), a sexual assault survivor and advocate, who said in her testimony that she knew at least two current members of Congress who are sexual harassers. Representative Barbara Comstock (R-VA), who sits on the committee, said she knew of a current male member of Congress who exposed himself to a young female staffer. Representatives from the Office of House Employment Counsel and the Office of Compliance also testified during this hearing. close
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