2019: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibiting Members From Using
Taxpayer Funding To Settle Discrimination Suits As Part Of A Larger
Anti-Corruption And Democracy Reform Bill. In March 2019, Fitzpatrick
voted against The 'For The People Act.' According to Congressional
Quarterly, "It also prohibits members from using taxpayer funds to
settle cases of employment discrimination against them. The
Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act enacted in December
(PL 115-397) prohibits members from using taxpayer funds to settle cases
of sexual harassment, but not discrimination. The measure adds
employment discrimination to that December law, thereby requiring
members to repay Treasury for any settlement or award involving such
discrimination." The overall was, also according to CBS News, "the most
sweeping anti-corruption measure passed by the House of Representatives
in a generation, by a vote of 234 to 193. The bill focuses on voting
rights, campaign finance, and government ethics." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 234 to 193. [House Vote
118, 3/8/19;
Congressional Quarterly, 3/5/19;
CBS News,
3/8/19;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
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