Congress Leads by Example Act of 2026
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Latest action (27 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 9967, the Congress Leads by Example Act of 2026, would update the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. The bill aims to strengthen protections for legislative branch employees. It would enhance enforcement for occupational safety and health, provide expanded whistleblower protections, and offer antidiscrimination protections.
Specifically, the bill would grant the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights greater subpoena authority and require employing offices to maintain records similar to those required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. It would also prohibit retaliation against employees who raise safety concerns. Additionally, the bill would extend whistleblower protections, protections against discharge due to garnishment or bankruptcy, and parental bereavement leave to employees of the Government Accountability Office and the Library of Congress.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 27, 2026, and referred to multiple committees for consideration. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President, the changes would take effect according to specific timelines outlined in the bill, often after the promulgation of implementing regulations.
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Timeline
27 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9967 do?
- H.R. 9967, the Congress Leads by Example Act of 2026, would update the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. The bill aims to strengthen protections for legislative branch employees. It would enhance enforcement for occupational safety and health, provide expanded whistleblower protections, and offer antidiscrimination protections. Specifically, the bill would grant the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights greater subpoena authority and require employing offices to maintain records similar to those required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. It would also prohibit retaliation against employees who raise safety concerns. Additionally, the bill would extend whistleblower protections, protections against discharge due to garnishment or bankruptcy, and parental bereavement leave to employees of the Government Accountability Office and the Library of Congress. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 27, 2026, and referred to multiple committees for consideration. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President, the changes would take effect according to specific timelines outlined in the bill, often after the promulgation of implementing regulations.
- Has H.R. 9967 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9967. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9967?
- H.R. 9967 was sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9967?
- Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (27 Jul 2026).
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