H.R.931: BLAKE Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
  • Introduced Jan. 30, 2019
  • Latest Major Action March 22, 2019

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Bill Summary

Bad Lawmakers Accountability and Key Emends Act or the BLAKE Act This bill prohibits a former Member of Congress from serving as a lobbyist until such former Member reimburses the Treasury for the amount paid as a settlement or award to an employee for a claim alleging harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or retaliation for reporting these types of harassment.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.R.931.

Bill Actions

Date Description
March 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan. 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 30, 2019

Introduced in the House by Mark Walker (R-N.C.)

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