Democracy Dies in DarknessHouse Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced a task force “to make Congress a safer work environment” following several high-profile cases.May 13, 2026House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) at an event in Washington on April 14. (Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) announced a new effort on Wednesday to combat sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill following several high-profile cases.