Washington, April 24 -- Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the reintroduction of the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) Enhancement Act to expand upon the CAA Reform Act passed in 2018. Officially filed on March 26, 2026, the bill requires Members of Congress, not taxpayers, to foot the bill for discrimination or retaliation against staff, and requires that victims be on the same footing as Members when filing a claim. Joining Rep. Scanlon as a co-lead of the bill is Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14).
"All workers deserve a safe and respectful workplace - and public servants employed by Congress are no exception," said Rep. Scanlon. "The CAA Enhancement...