Delaney Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Mandating Anti-Harassment Training in the House of Representatives

WASHINGTON – Today the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution to require all House Members and staff to complete mandatory anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training for every session of Congress. Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) cosponsored the resolution which passed unanimously via voice vote on the House floor.

“Sexual harassment and sexual assault are completely unacceptable – we must have a zero tolerance attitude and begin from a starting point that no one is irreplaceable,” said Congressman Delaney. “This resolution is a good first step in creating a more professional and safe work environment in Congress. The people’s House should be held to the highest standard and this resolution sends a clear message to the American people that there should be zero tolerance for any kind of harassment or discrimination in the workplace.”

Under the resolution, Members and employees including interns and fellows must complete anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training during each session of Congress. For the current 115th Congress, each individual will complete the training no later than 180 days after the second session of Congress begins. Congressman Delaney already requires that his staff take anti-sexual harassment training.

Congressman Delaney is also a cosponsor of the Congressional Education About Sexual harassment Eradication (CEASE) Resolution (H. Res. 604) introduced by Representative Speier (D-CA).

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