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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) indicated on Tuesday that he would support expanding the House's prohibition on sexual relationships between lawmakers and staff members. When asked at a press conference whether he would back a ban on members having relations with any Capitol Hill staff, as some top Republican women in the House have advocated, Johnson expressed openness to the idea. The move would broaden existing rules that currently restrict certain relationships, aiming to address concerns about workplace power dynamics and ethics on Capitol Hill. The proposal has gained traction among Republican women lawmakers seeking stronger protections against misconduct.
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Washington — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) indicated on Tuesday that he would support expanding the House’s current prohibition on sexual relationships between lawmakers and their staff members.
When asked at a press conference whether he would back a ban on members having relations with any Capitol Hill staff — a measure that some top Republican women in the House have called for — Johnson expressed openness to the proposal.
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Speaker Johnson Supports Expanding Ban on Lawmaker-Staff Relationships