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Speaker Johnson Backs Expanding Lawmaker-Staff Sexual Relationship Ban

7/22/2026

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on July 21, 2026 he would back expanding ban on sexual relationships between lawmakers and staff.
Chair Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) said the change would need revising Code of Official Conduct.
Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernandez praised Johnson and urged adding the ban to group proposals.
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said staff-reform group is about 70% complete and warned balancing accountability with duties is difficult.

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on July 21, 2026 he would back expanding ban on sexual relationships between lawmakers and staff.
Chair Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) said the change would need revising Code of Official Conduct.
Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernandez praised Johnson and urged adding the ban to group proposals.
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said staff-reform group is about 70% complete and warned balancing accountability with duties is difficult.