Hoyer Statement on Rep. John Conyers’ Decision to Step Down as Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee
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For Immediate Release:
November 26, 2017
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Mariel Saez 202-225-3130
WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on Rep. John Conyers’ decision to step down as Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee:
“It is entirely appropriate for Rep. Conyers to step aside as Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee as the Ethics Committee’s investigation moves forward. The Ethics Committee should move quickly to investigate the very serious accusations made by multiple staffers against him. We must take very seriously any allegations of improper conduct – whether they are in Congress or in any workplace in this country.
“We are at a watershed moment when it comes to addressing sexual harassment and assault in this country, and we must meet this moment by improving not only our accountability measures, but our culture. This week, the House will consider legislation requiring sexual harassment prevention training for House Members and staff, which is an important step to take. But we should also consider legislation that will make it easier for Congressional staffers to come forward and increase transparency when it comes to harassment claims in the legislative branch.”
“It is entirely appropriate for Rep. Conyers to step aside as Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee as the Ethics Committee’s investigation moves forward. The Ethics Committee should move quickly to investigate the very serious accusations made by multiple staffers against him. We must take very seriously any allegations of improper conduct – whether they are in Congress or in any workplace in this country.
“We are at a watershed moment when it comes to addressing sexual harassment and assault in this country, and we must meet this moment by improving not only our accountability measures, but our culture. This week, the House will consider legislation requiring sexual harassment prevention training for House Members and staff, which is an important step to take. But we should also consider legislation that will make it easier for Congressional staffers to come forward and increase transparency when it comes to harassment claims in the legislative branch.”