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House Republicans to Unveil $18M Sexual Harassment Settlements

4/16/2026

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) says House Republicans will disclose details about a "slush fund" for sexual harassment settlements in Capitol Hill offices, with House Oversight Committee subpoenaing records and hinting resignations.
Since 1997, the Office of Workplace Rights has paid over $18 million to settle misconduct claims.
The House's only recent settlement involved Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) for $98,650 over workplace discrimination.
No settlements have been reported in the Senate.

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) says House Republicans will disclose details about a "slush fund" for sexual harassment settlements in Capitol Hill offices, with House Oversight Committee subpoenaing records and hinting resignations.
Since 1997, the Office of Workplace Rights has paid over $18 million to settle misconduct claims.
The House's only recent settlement involved Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) for $98,650 over workplace discrimination.
No settlements have been reported in the Senate.