Have you ever wondered how much taxpayer money is used to settle sexual harassment cases in Congress? Well, two lawmakers, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), are calling for transparency, and they want the names of the lawmakers involved in these secret settlements made public.
Massie sparked the conversation when he took to social media, saying, “Congress has secretly paid out more than $17 million of your money to quietly settle charges of harassment.” He thinks it’s time to release the names of those Representatives involved. And Greene, known for her outspoken stance, jumped in, saying, “Yes, taxpayers should never have to pay for that!”
Since 1997, over $17 million has been spent by Congress to settle nearly 300 cases of workplace disputes, including harassment claims. But here’s the catch: we don’t know who these lawmakers are or how much of that money was specifically used for sexual harassment cases. The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights keeps this information under wraps, leaving many questions unanswered.
Support for releasing this secret list is growing. Former lawmakers like Mo Brooks and Jason Chaffetz have also voiced their support, saying taxpayers have a right to know who’s behind the harassment claims.
With all eyes on Capitol Hill, it’s clear that Massie and Greene’s push for transparency has struck a chord. What do you think—should we finally know who’s on the list?
