Congress
They will push to ‘make the reporting process faster and more accessible’
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., seen here in February, chairs the Democratic Women’s Caucus. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Posted May 13, 2026 at 7:40pm
As some worry that an uproar over sexual misconduct in Congress will pass without meaningful change, House members announced a “bipartisan partnership” Wednesday. The goal is to “identify reforms and solutions to make Congress a safer work environment for women and all survivors,” according to a news release. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., and Kat […]
Congress
They will push to ‘make the reporting process faster and more accessible’
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., seen here in February, chairs the Democratic Women’s Caucus. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Posted May 13, 2026 at 7:40pm

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