House blocks Mace push for public harassment disclosures amid ethics concerns

The House rejected Rep. Nancy Mace’s bid to force public disclosure of sexual-harassment claims against lawmakers, with Ethics Committee leaders warning the disclosures would chill victims and witnesses; the measure was referred to the Ethics Committee 357-65 and is unlikely to advance. Earlier, Mace secured a subpoena at a separate Oversight hearing to obtain records on harassment awards under the Congressional Accountability Act, limited to members of Congress with redactions to protect victims. The updates also note Rep. Burgess Owens’ retirement and other Texas political races.