POLITICSTHE HILL
Sexual misconduct reform in Congress requires more than resignations
Two members of Congress resigned on April 13, 2026, following accusations of abusing power to prey on women staff. The incident spurred a bipartisan effort to enhance the reporting process for sexual misconduct in Congress.
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