Luke Messer: “I thank the chairman for his work. Hoosiers get it. The recent reports of sexual assault and harassment in Congress are…”

“I thank the chairman for his work. Hoosiers get it. The recent reports of sexual assault and harassment in Congress are reprehensible. I applaud Representative Comstock for her hard work on this resolution. The House resolution today is an important step in the right direction. It mandates that everyone working in Congress has the proper antiharassment training. We must do more. The AP recently reported that the Federal Government has spent $17 million in taxpayer money settling harassment claims and other violations. It is astounding that tax dollars have been spent to protect Members of Congress and silence victims. It is not okay. That is why I am filing legislation to stop taxpayer dollars from being used in this way, to settle sexual harassment claims against Members of Congress. This legislation will empower victims by releasing them from nondisclosure agreements that prevent them from coming forward and telling their story. Let's pass today's resolution and then keep working to do more.”