Jackie Speier
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Jackie Speier is a former U.S. Representative from California, serving in the House of Representatives from January 3, 2008, until January 15, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented California's 14th congressional district. Speier is known for her advocacy on issues such as women's rights, healthcare, and gun control. She gained national attention for her work on the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights and her efforts to address military sexual assault. Speier's political career began in the California State Assembly, where she served from 2002 to 2006 before moving to the U.S. Congress.
One of the problems is that you have a victim who has come forward, is concerned about the fact that she has been sexually harassed.
there is no place for sexual harassment in our society, especially in Congress, period.
We have got to make sure that the victims have the opportunity to stay here and work.
the House took an important step forward last week in updating its policies and procedures by passing H. Res. 630.
We want to make sure that the victims are put first and foremost here, that we provide an advocate for them.
It has been said a couple of times and I just want to underscore the importance of having the plaintiffs' bar appear before the committee.
I thank our ranking member, Mr. Brady, for his steadfast support on this issue; the chairman, Mr. Harper, who has moved swiftly to address this issue; and also my colleague, Congresswoman Comstock, for bringing this resolution to the…
Right now, if someone wants to file a complaint they've got to go through a month of legal counseling, then they have to sign a nondisclosure agreement that is in perpetuity. Then they go through mediation. And then they have to -- have a…
Do you believe that members of Congress who settle sexual harassment claims should be named publicly?





