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Congressional Accountability Act Enhancement Act
4/15/2026, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8126
The bill, titled "To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995," was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8126 on March 26, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to require Members of Congress to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid as settlements and awards under such Act in all cases of employment discrimination acts committed personally by Members. Additionally, the bill seeks to allow individuals filing claims under the Act to submit an amended claim if the initial review by a hearing officer indicates that the claimant is not a covered employee under the Act or has not stated a claim for relief under title IV of the Act.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8126
Bill HR 8126 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2026. Bill HR 8126 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2026. Bill HR 8126's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of March 26, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8126
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8126
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8126
To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to require Members of Congress to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid as settlements and awards under such Act in all cases of employment discrimination acts committed personally by Members, to permit individuals who file claims under such Act to file an amended claim if the preliminary review of the individual's claim by a hearing officer includes the determination that the individual filing the claim is not a covered employee under such Act or has not stated a claim for which relief may be granted under title IV of such Act, and for other purposes.
To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to require Members of Congress to reimburse the Treasury for amounts paid as settlements and awards under such Act in all cases of employment discrimination acts committed personally by Members, to permit individuals who file claims under such Act to file an amended claim if the preliminary review of the individual's claim by a hearing officer includes the determination that the individual filing the claim is not a covered employee under such Act or has not stated a claim for which relief may be granted under title IV of such Act, and for other purposes.
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