Congress is using TAXPAYER money to pay off their own sexual misconduct. Equal treatment for lawmakers? Don’t count on it.
A little-known law has been on the books for more than a decade that gives anyone accusing a federal lawmaker of sexual harassment the right to sue – but only if they consent to a lengthy drawn-out process that includes a written statement within 180 days of the incident, 30 days of counseling and another month or so of mediation.
During that time, the claimant’s employer will be notified. The lawmaker’s identity, however, will remain confidential even if he or she is found guilty.
Should there be a settlement – and there have been many – it’s the American taxpayer that’s on the hook, with “no public disclosure and no consequences for the harasser,” said California Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier.
THIS IS WRONG!!
This is completely unforgivable to utilize the people’s hard earned money to pay for sexual abuse in any manner for those that are our elected officials. This must be stopped and the perpetrator/s that wrote and implemented this law, as well as those that utilized these funds, must be held accountable for misuse of taxpayer funds.
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