H.R. 9967

Congress Leads by Example Act of 2026

Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton · 0 cosponsors

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Introduced Jul 27
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Introduced Jul 27
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (Jul 27)

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Sec. 1. Short title

Sec. 2. Enhanced enforcement of protections of Occupational Safety and Health Act applicable to legislative branch

Sec. 3. Application to legislative branch employees of whistleblower protection rules, restrictions on discharge by reason of garnishment, discriminatory treatment by reason of bankruptcy, and availability of parental bereavement leave

Sec. 4. Requiring retention of records necessary to administer anti-discrimination laws applicable to covered employees

Sec. 5. Coverage of legislative branch employees under rules protecting jurors’ employment

Sec. 6. Providing Board of Office of Congressional Workplace Rights with authority to seek temporary relief in cases of unfair labor practices

Sec. 7. Making hearings and deliberations in cases relating to public services and accommodations under Americans With Disabilities Act and cases relating to labor-management relations open to public

Sec. 8. Mandatory mediation of claims at request of covered employee