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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17)

August 15, 2025 | Press ReleasesWASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) today introduced the Secure Trade Act. This bill provides supplemental support for President Trump’s trade policies to protect U.S. workers and industries and crack down on Chinese trade manipulation. 
“American workers have the right to compete on a level playing field,” said Rep. Steube. “If foreign governments insist on tariffing our exports, then American industries deserve the same protections to remain competitive. This bill holds serial trade manipulators like China accountable, reduces the offshoring of manufacturing jobs, and secures America’s long-term economic and national security for generations to come.”
“It’s long past time that Congress got some skin in the game in setting our nation’s trade and tariff policies,” said Rep. Golden. “The free trade status quo has cost Americans jobs and left us reliant on other nations for strategic goods critical for our nation’s safety and prosperity. The Secure Trade Act incentivizes the production and purchase of domestic goods, increases our economic security and makes clear that U.S. trade policy will be used to advance our interests, not those of our competitors.”
The Secure Trade Act has the support of American Compass and the Coalition for a Prosperous America.
“The bipartisan Secure Trade Act is a crucial step toward rebalancing global trade, restoring American industrial strength, and reducing our reliance on adversarial supply chains. The bill’s 10 percent global minimum tariff will help lower the U.S. trade deficit, raise revenue and level the playing field for American workers and manufacturers. The legislation’s provisions to create a separate tariff schedule for China are long overdue to address China’s abusive economic practices, including intellectual property theft, suppressed wages and predatory industrial subsidies. The bill also strengthens domestic investment screening to ensure the United States isn’t selling its assets to those who don’t share our interests. Reps. Jared Golden (D-ME) and Greg Steube (R-FL) deserve tremendous credit for this bold and necessary effort to reassert U.S. economic independence, stabilize our trade balance and protect our long-term national interests.” —Mark DiPlacido, policy adviser for American Compass
“Our country needs tariffs, both to protect industries and as a preferred funding source for the government. This bill codifies the 10 percent Universal Tariff that President Trump campaigned on, bringing in much needed revenue, as well as updates the U.S. tariff system with a China-specific tariff schedule that reflects their clear record of abusive economic practices. CPA salutes Representatives Golden and Steube for putting America first.” —John Toomey, CEO of the Coalition for a Prosperous America
Background:The Secure Trade Act establishes a new 10% tariff on all imports, in addition to any existing tariffs. It also requires all foreign investments involving land or factory creation from countries of concern (Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran) to receive approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) Review. 
Additionally, the Secure Trade Act sets a 35% minimum tariff on most goods imported from China, a 100% tariff on strategic items including critical minerals and dual-use goods produced in the PRC, and requires Chinese imports to be appraised at U.S. market value. It expands the presidential authority on trade to raise tariffs beyond statutory minimums if warranted, and empowers the White House to as ban or enact quotas on Chinese goods on the grounds of unfair practices or national security.
Read the full bill text here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21)

Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) reintroduced the bipartisan Connected Maternal Online Monitoring (MOM) Act to help pregnant and new mothers stay healthy and safe.

“As a mom and now a grandmother, I know how important it is for expectant mothers to feel safe and supported every step of the way,” said Rep. Frankel. “Too many women in our country face preventable complications during pregnancy and after childbirth, especially women of color. By giving doctors the tools to monitor moms virtually, we can catch problems early, save lives, and give families the healthy start they deserve.”

The bill would make it easier for health care professionals to use modern technology,  including devices and services that allow remote monitoring for conditions like high blood pressure, to check for life-threatening complications during pregnancy and after childbirth. It direcs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide guidance and resources to state Medicaid programs on covering these devices, helping expand access nationwide, give families peace of mind, and improve outcomes for moms and their babies.

The bill is supported by several health advocacy groups, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Cardiology (ACC), March of Dimes, and the American Telemedicine Association (ATA).

“There are several states where pregnant patients have to drive nearly an hour or more to a hospital with a labor and delivery unit, and we will likely see an increasing number of patients experience challenges in accessing prenatal care in their communities in the years ahead. The timely reintroduction of the bipartisan Connected MOM Act would provide states with resources to help make it easier for pregnant patients to access care by allowing them to monitor their blood pressure and glucose levels through remote medical devices. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists fully supports this legislation as it would decrease the need for unnecessary office visits while also potentially increasing adherence to evidence-based prenatal care plans. Things like remote monitoring and telehealth have also shown clear maternal health benefits by not only improving access to care but also addressing socioeconomic and racial health inequities. ACOG applauds the leadership of Representatives Frankel, Salazar, Castor, and Letlow for remaining steadfast in their efforts to improve maternal health outcomes,” said Steven J. Fleischman, MD, MBA, FACOG, President of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

“The American Medical Association commends Reps. Lois Frankel (D-FL), Maria Salazar (R-FL), Kathy Castor (D-FL), and Julia Letlow (R-LA) for introducing this crucial bipartisan legislation that will make a meaningful difference in the fight to prevent maternal mortality and morbidity,” said Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., President of the American Medical Association (AMA). “Patients and physicians recognize that telehealth and remote patient monitoring services offer effective and convenient health care. The AMA believes this legislation would significantly improve maternal and infant health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women across the U.S., especially for those who are high-risk, lower income, and live in rural areas.”

“The American College of Cardiology believes the Connected MOM Act is a vital step to ensuring every pregnant patient, regardless of geographic or socioeconomic barriers, has access to life-saving remote monitoring tools. This legislation represents a commonsense, bipartisan effort to modernize maternal care and improve outcomes for high-risk patients. By expanding access to remote monitoring, we enable earlier detection of complications such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes and can ensure a timely intervention. The ACC strongly supports this effort to align policy with clinical innovation to make pregnancy safer and more equitable for all,” said Christopher Kramer, MD, FACC, President of the American College of Cardiology.

“March of Dimes research shows that more than 2.3 million women of childbearing age and over 150,000 babies live in counties called maternity care deserts—places with no or limited access to maternity care services—forcing families to find new ways to get the care they need. To help ensure every mom has the healthiest pregnancy and birth, we must advance policies that expand telehealth and access to remote monitoring devices,” said Stacey Y. Brayboy, March of Dimes, Sr. Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs. “The bipartisan Connected Maternal Online Monitoring (MOM) Act, sponsored by Reps. Frankel, Salazar, Castor, and Letlow, and Sens. Cassidy and Hassan, takes important steps to require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to strengthen state resources– like Medicaid telehealth toolkits–and issue coverage recommendations for devices that track blood pressure, blood glucose, and pulse rates which can be early indicators of pregnancy complications. This legislation can help providers act sooner, improve outcomes, and save lives.”

“There is an unacceptably high rate of maternal mortality in the U.S., particularly in underserved communities. Telehealth can provide a valuable solution to help prevent maternal deaths and adverse health outcomes, and we fully support the bipartisan Connected Maternal Online Monitoring (MOM) Act to help solve gaps in care for high-risk expectant mothers enrolled in Medicaid. Our thanks go to Congresswoman Lois Frankel and her co-authors in the House, Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar, Kathy Castor, and Julia Letlow, and their Congressional counterparts, Senators Bill Cassidy and Maggie Hassan, for reintroducing this essential legislation. By reducing barriers to regular prenatal and postpartum care using remote monitoring tools, we can effectively improve maternal and child health outcomes,” said Kyle Zebley, ATA Executive Director, Senior Vice President of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA).

For full text of the bill, click here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (12th District of Michigan)

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today convened senior advocates, local elected officials, and other community members at the Ypsilanti Township Community Center to celebrate the 90^th anniversary of Social Security and recommit to protecting and expanding it.

“For 90 years, Social Security has been a part of the fabric of who America is and how we care for our seniors. But it’s been more than 50 years since Congress enhanced Social Security benefits for everyone. It’s time to not only protect but expand benefits. In fact, it’s long overdue,” Dingell said. “Social Security was created on the promise that no American will grow poor into retirement – a promise of economic security and dignity after a lifetime of hard work, and a promise to make sure no one is left behind as they age. In 90 years, it has never once failed to deliver on that promise. I will continue to fight in Congress to make sure we keep that promise and will continue to look out for the wellbeing of aging Americans, today and for generations to come, and I thank all our community partners who share a commitment to this effort.”

Dingell was joined by Representatives from Washtenaw County, members of senior centers across the region, and senior-focused organizations including AgeWays and Meals on Wheels.

View photos from the event here.

Background

There are 150,769 Social Security recipients in MI-06 who receive $328 million in monthly benefits including:

• 118,275 retirees
• 7,288 children
• 7,365 widows
• 3,896 spouses
• 13,945 disabled workers

Two out of every three retirees rely on Social Security for the majority of their income, and millions of families depend on the program for disability or benefits after the loss of a loved one.

The creation of Social Security was a landmark moment for the Democratic Party. Since FDR signed Social Security into law 90 years ago, tens of millions of working Americans earned a guaranteed safety net every year. It lifts 22 million people out of poverty, including nearly one million children. 

According to a new survey from the AARP, Social Security is deemed important by 96% of Americans in 2025, but confidence in the future of Social Security has declined 7 percentage points since 2020 (from 43% to 36%).  

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (12th District of Michigan)

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced that the University of Michigan will receive $37,206,192 in federal grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct research in areas including pharmacology, physiology, and biological chemistry, aging, neurological disorders, mental health, allergy immunology, and other areas.

“Supporting medical research is more important than ever. We must ensure the United States remains the global leader in research, innovation, and technology,” said Dingell. “These federal dollars will drive groundbreaking work across a wide range of areas—from cancer and cardiovascular disease to diabetes and addiction. These investments not only reinforce UM’s role as a national leader in research but will also improve health outcomes in our communities.”

Additional projects receiving funding include:

• $879,066 for Heart and Vascular Diseases Research
• $775,521 for Blood Diseases and Resources Research
• $610,233 for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Research
• $545,630 for Non-invasive and Long-lived CNS Delivery of Treg-inducing Cytokine Depots 
• $568,151 for Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research
• $432,749 for Silent Functional MRI Using Looping Star 
• $1,468,663 for Cancer Biology Research
• $283,968 for Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs
• $650,820 for Biological Research Related to Deafness and Communicative Disorders 
• $476,287 for Oral Diseases and Disorders Research
• $3,784,455 for Cancer Treatment Research
• $184,010 for Michigan Translational Imaging Program M-TIP
• $1,050,479 for Research for Mothers and Children
• $340,000 for T72 – Pediatric Pulmonary Centers
• $411,391 for D88 – Academic Administrative Units in General Pediatric and Public Health Den
• $213,862 for Nursing Research
• $223,880 for Senior International Fellowship Awards Program
• $1,449,424 for Cancer Control
• $429,000 for Lung Diseases Research

Find a full list of projects receiving grant funding here.

HHS is the largest grant-making agency in the US. Most HHS grants are provided directly to states, territories, tribes, and educational and community organizations, then distributed to eligible individuals and organizations. For more information on HHS grants click here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (12th District of Michigan)

Dingell Announces $5.9 Million in NSF Grants for the University of Michigan

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green Ohio)

Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-4), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-1), and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-2) at the Ames National Laboratory to see firsthand the lab’s cutting-edge research and its pivotal role in addressing national energy and materials engineering challenges. 

Yesterday’s visit included briefings and discussions with scientists and lab experts in key mission areas, including rare earth minerals, critical materials, AI, and next-generation energy technologies. The delegation toured the Critical Materials Innovation Hub, a Department of Energy (DOE) Innovation Hub led by Ames, that is spearheading efforts to restore American energy dominance, secure domestic supply chains, reduce dependence on foreign actors, and strengthen the scientific capabilities essential to U.S. competitiveness.

 “As Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, I appreciated the opportunity to visit Ames National Laboratory with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-4), Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-1), Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-2), to see their cutting-edge research in materials science to breakthroughs in critical materials and energy innovation,” said Congressman Bob Latta, Energy Subcommittee Chair on Energy and Commerce Committee. “Our National Laboratories, like Ames, power American innovation and will play a key role in advancing President Trump’s agenda for American energy dominance and global competitiveness. I look forward to working with the Administration and Congress to continue supporting the work of our National Labs.”

“Ames National Laboratory is leading the way in groundbreaking science and innovation that will strengthen America’s energy future,” said Secretary Chris Wright. “By investing in critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, and AI, we are building more secure domestic supply chains—bolstering America’s national security and increasing access to affordable, reliable energy for all Americans. These bold steps position the U.S. not just to compete, but to lead, for generations to come.”

“Secretary Wright is the fourth cabinet official to visit Iowa this week and it is an absolute breath of fresh air how accessible the Trump administration is compared to the previous four years,” said Senator Joni Ernst. “America’s national labs are not just critical to technological advancement but also national security. The Ames National Lab is a hub of innovation and will help ensure that our nation has the energy and critical materials to power the AI revolution.”

“Our DOE Laboratories are working on the cutting edge of research to create new materials and help advance American energy dominance,” said Congressman Bruce Westerman, Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee. “Coupled with meaningful bipartisan permitting reform, the research from these innovative Labs will ensure America is positioned to unleash the full potential of our natural resources and domestic energy production. It was great to join Secretary Wright, Governor Reynolds and the Iowa delegation for this insightful tour and discussion about the future of American energy.”

“It was a privilege to welcome Secretary Chris Wright to Ames National Laboratory and showcase the groundbreaking research being led right here in Iowa. Secretary Wright’s leadership at the Department of Energy is critical to advancing President Trump’s bold agenda to unleash American energy and restore our energy dominance,” said Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks. “From critical materials to AI-driven chemistry and clean energy innovation, the work at Ames is vital to reducing dependence on foreign supply chains and powering America’s future. I’m proud to support the mission of Ames Lab and will continue working in Congress to ensure our National Labs have the tools they need to drive innovation and strengthen our national security.”

“I was thrilled to welcome Secretary Wright to Iowa and the Ames National Laboratory to highlight Iowa’s continued role in America’s energy dominance,” said Congresswoman Ashley Hinson. “I look forward to working with the Trump Administration to pursue an all-of-the-above and all-of-the-below energy strategy that supports American producers, consumers, and farmers.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joaquin Castro (20th District of Texas)

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine)

Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, sent a letter to President Trump strongly opposing his attempt to undermine the curatorial independence of the Smithsonian Institution. In the letter, Pingree calls out the president’s plan to install political appointees—without relevant experience—to decide what American history is displayed in the nation’s museums and how it is presented.

“The Smithsonian is more than a collection of museums. It’s an American treasure. It tells the story of our country (and our world) in a way that no book or documentary ever could. It aims to tell that story truthfully and completely—the good and the bad, the tragic and triumphant, forever reflecting our nation’s diversity, dynamism, and complicated past,” Pingree said. “Your blatant attempt to rewrite or recast history disregards the struggle, sacrifice, and social change that were driving forces behind the unity, progress, and values that make our country great.”

“In a democracy, one person does not rule our thoughts, values, and beliefs, nor dictate how history should be recorded and interpreted,” she said. “I strongly urge you to rescind this proposed review and instead work to advance the curatorial independence that has served the Smithsonian Institution well for over 175 years and made it an Institution the public can trust.”

In her letter, Pingree points to the American Alliance of Museums’ Code of Ethics for Curators, which emphasizes that public trust is earned through serving the public good, contributing to learning and dialogue, and making knowledge available to all. She argues that the administration’s proposed changes have no basis in these principles and appear aimed solely at controlling another foundational cultural institution.

The full text of Pingree’s letter is available here and is copied below.

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Dear President Trump:

I write to express my deep opposition to your attempt to undermine the curatorial independence of the Smithsonian Institution. You have no authority to dictate how the Smithsonian Institution—a storied institution that enjoys public confidence and trust—meets its mission to increase and disseminate knowledge.

Your Administration’s August 12, 2025 letterto Secretary Bunch posits a timeline for three individuals with no relevant experience to make decisions on what American history is displayed—and how information should be conveyed. These political appointees serve at your will and the American public has no reason to believe they have any role but to serve your interests.

The Smithsonian is more than a collection of museums. It’s an American treasure. It tells the story of our country (and our world) in a way that no book or documentary ever could. It aims to tell that story truthfully and completely—the good and the bad, the tragic and triumphant, forever reflecting our nation’s diversity, dynamism, and complicated past. Your blatant attempt to rewrite or recast history disregards the struggle, sacrifice, and social change that were driving forces behind the unity, progress, and values that make our country great.

The American Alliance of Museums’ Code of Ethics for Curators states that “Public trust is earned and granted to museums by the people they serve, and is based on the idea that museums exist to serve the public and will act in the public’s best interest.” It further states that curatorial work is guided by the values of serving the public good, “by contributing to and promoting learning, inquiry, and dialogue, and by making the depth and breadth of human knowledge available to the public.” Curators are also required to practice excellence, honesty, and transparency.

There is nothing in your letter to Secretary Bunch to suggest that you have any interest in practicing excellence, honesty, and transparency. Instead, it seems clear that your real interest is in trying to control another foundational cultural institution. In a democracy, one person does not rule our thoughts, values, and beliefs, nor dictate how history should be recorded and interpreted.

I strongly urge you to rescind this proposed review and instead work to advance the curatorial independence that has served the Smithsonian Institution well for over 175 years and made it an Institution the public can trust.

Sincerely,

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Representing the 12th District of California

San Francisco — Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined seniors, disability advocates and community leaders at the George W. Davis Senior Center to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security.

Pelosi joined House Democrats across America in demanding Donald Trump stop gutting the Social Security Administration (SSA) and do more to protect the hard-earned Social Security benefits of the American people.

In Congress, House Democrats have been out in full force meeting with Social Security Recipients and holding hearings featuring featuring testimony from SSA workers and former SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley to shed light on Donald Trump’s attacks on these benefits.

More background information on how the Trump Administration’s actions are affecting Social Security recipients HERE.

View and download photos from the Speaker Emerita’s event HERE.

Watch the full event HERE.

Read excerpts of Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s remarks below: 

Speaker Emerita Pelosi. When Franklin Roosevelt signed [the Social Security Act,] he said, ‘There is no tragedy in growing old—but there is tragedy in growing old without means of support.’

With that, he signed the bill that really has brought so much to so many families in our country. But at the time, Republicans opposed the bill. Not to talk politics, but history.

And they said it was going to hurt people, lose jobs. They just went on and on about all the terrible things that Social Security would do. But of course, it has not done that. It has done what it intended to do.

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Sad to say, this just in the Big, Horrible Bill that the Republicans have put forth, they have something called the Trump account, and the Secretary of the Treasury said the other day that ‘this is a backdoor way to privatize Social Security.’

There they go again. You were there for the fight that we had in 2005 against that Republican effort to privatize Social Security. We won that fight.

I have great respect for President Bush. I think he’s a patriotic American, but I disagreed with him on this. He said, ‘You keep telling people I want to privatize Social Security. I only want to *partially* privatize Social Security.’

I said, ‘Mr. President, that’s good enough for me.’

That’s the case we made against their own initiative. We then won the election and took control of Congress. The first time we had won since 1992.

But it was Social Security that brought us home in the House. And now again, they’re saying this is a backdoor way to privatize it. We will not let them do that.

But they have tried to weaken it. The President is saying ‘I made it stronger’ in some kind of speech in the White House.

The fact is, they are firing people. They’re cutting off phone service. We’re getting terrible reports in our office about people having to wait seven hours when calling in, in some cases.

If you’re affecting the technology, the telephone, the personnel, and the rest—closing offices—you are not strengthening Social Security.

So we’re not here to do anything but strengthen it ourselves and to celebrate what it has done. 

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A pillar of stability—Social Security. A pillar of health care and financial security in Medicare and Medicaid, which are, of course, under threat now.

The Affordable Care Act has strengthened all of that. But today, we go back to the beginning, because the rest would not have happened without Social Security.

It’s not just for seniors—it’s for people with disabilities. Cathy, thank you for sharing your beautiful story. We hear that again and again. How families lose their dad and the family survives under Social Security.

It is a great initiative, and now it is a great day to celebrate it. We’re going to hear from some very special guests. Before that, let me read another quote from Franklin Roosevelt.

He said this when signing it: ‘We have tried to frame a law which will give some measure of protection to the average person and to their families against the loss of their job and against poverty-ridden old age.’ That was his statement on August 14, 1935.

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Now again, we’re celebrating. We’re going to have cake. We’re going to chat with each other, have fun. But we have to know that there are those who do not share our enthusiasm for this.

The current President says Social Security is a ‘scam.’ Others in his crowd have called it a ‘Ponzi scheme.’ And now they go, on the day of the anniversary, and start saying, ‘Oh, I did this and I did that.’

No—you didn’t. You didn’t.

But it is, them’s fighting words when they say those kinds of things, and the most important thing to counter it is the mobilization of people outside.

We can talk about policy—okay, that’s our fight—and we can talk about politics, but the mobilization of people coming together to say, ‘No, that’s not the way.’

This is a cultural change in our country, for them to diminish Social Security. We simply will not let that happen.

Instead, we are going to celebrate Social Security, strengthen Social Security and we’re going to do so by listening to all of you and your stories. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07)

Text of Letter (PDF)

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36), and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) announced the reintroduction of the Protections and Transparency in the Workplace Act to combat sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. This legislation requires publicly traded companies to disclose the presence and status of sexual harassment and discrimination claims, as well as require independent, licensed investigators to examine claims. Additionally, employers would be required to develop workplace training programs to educate employees on prohibited harassment and discrimination, and how to report this behavior.

“Every worker should expect safety, dignity, and respect on and off the job. For too long, institutions have shielded powerful sexual abusers and silenced survivors, denying workers their right to report injustice in the workplace,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “The Protections and Transparency in the Workplace Act is a critical step towards protecting workers and ensuring accountability for sexual discrimination, harassment, and abuse. I’m proud to partner with Congressman Ted Lieu and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to prevent workplace harassment.”

“It is despicable that companies can just pay off employees to hide inappropriate behavior that happened on their watch,” said Congressman Lieu. “The public deserves full transparency about companies with a history of harassment and discrimination. Employers also have a responsibility to inform and protect the people that work for them. I’m pleased to join Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez and Congresswoman Pressley to stand up to the powerful and demand accountability in workplaces across America.”

“Reported harassment claims must be taken seriously in the workplace, and people must be able to report without fear of retaliation,” said Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez. “Survivors of sexual harassment are too often silenced while their abusers get a slap on the wrist. The Protections and Transparency in the Workplace Act stops companies from sweeping sexual abuse and racial discrimination under the rug by forcing companies to publicly report complaints. Our legislation will empower survivors to speak out and is an essential step in ensuring every person feels safe at work.”

A copy of the bill text can be found here.

Rep. Pressley has long been an outspoken advocate for survivors of sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace, demanding justice for those silenced and accountability for powerful abusers. She leads the Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination (BE HEARD) in the Workplace Act, legislation that would prevent workplace harassment, strengthen and expand key protections for workers, and support workers seeking accountability and justice.

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