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Jenkins supports harassment legislation

By Brian Hagen

11/30/2017

U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins

(MSC News)--“I don’t care who you are, what you do, where you work, or what you believe, sexual harassment does not belong in our society.”

That's the opening line of a Facebook post made by U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins announcing her co-sponsorship of a house resolution pertaining to sexual harassment.

According to the Kansas Republican, Resolution 630 would require all members, and employees, of the House of Representatives to complete sexual harassment and workplace rights training at the start of each session of Congress.

Jenkins says the new legislation “works to ensure that Congressional employees are safe and respected,” adding that while there is much more work to be done, the legislation “is a good start.”

The Associated Press reports the bipartisan measure was approved Wednesday afternoon on a voice vote.

The Senate has already approved a similar measure applying to its members and aides.

The proposed legislation comes in the wake of numerous, high-profile allegations of sexual misconduct, with some attributed to lawmakers.

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