Rep. Nancy Mace Gives Notice Of Intent To Raise A Question Of The Privileges Of The House To Expose Congressional Sexual Harassment Records

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 3, 2026) – Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) today gave formal notice of her intent to raise a question of the privileges of the House, forcing a floor vote on a resolution directing the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release all records related to investigations into Members of Congress for sexual harassment, unwelcome sexual advances, and sexual assault. Under House rules, a vote is expected within two legislative days.

​​The resolution requires the Ethics Committee to preserve all documents and investigative materials related to violations or alleged violations of House rules prohibiting sexual harassment and misconduct, including prohibited sexual relationships between Members and staff they supervise. The resolution has been expanded to cover Members in their official duties, on their campaigns, interactions with lobbyists or stakeholders, and in their private affairs. 

The Committee would be required to make all reports, draft reports, conclusions, recommendations, exhibits, and accompanying materials publicly available within 60 days of adoption. Personally identifiable information of victims, alleged victims, and witnesses would be redacted to protect their privacy.

“Congress has been sweeping this under the rug for far too long. Tony Gonzales may be the latest example, but he’s not the only one,” said Congresswoman Mace. “Staff deserve to come to work without being harassed by their bosses. Women deserve to be safe. And the American people deserve to know when their so-called ‘representative’ is abusing power instead of serving their constituents. No more hiding. No more excuses. It’s time to end the cover-up and drag the truth into the light.”

The resolution comes on the heels of Congresswoman Mace's call for Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign following the release of deeply disturbing text messages showing the congressman sexually harassing a staffer.

"Any Member who votes against this resolution is voting to protect the cover-up instead of the victims," Mace continued. "Nobody in Congress gets to play by a different set of rules. We are going to shine a light on every single case this committee has been sitting on."

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