# Plain Language Summary: House Workplace Training Resolution

This resolution requires everyone who works in the House of Representatives—including members of Congress, their staff, interns, and fellows—to complete mandatory training about workplace rights and responsibilities every two years when Congress is in session. The training must cover anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies that apply to House employees, based on rules established by the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. The House Administration Committee has 30 days to create the specific regulations and set up the training program.

People currently working in the House when the program launches have 90 days to complete the training, while anyone hired after that point has 90 days from their start date. The resolution includes some flexibility—new members who already completed this training during their orientation program don't have to take it again in their first session, and interns or fellows with short-term positions may get adjusted deadlines. The House Administration Committee can also create alternative deadlines for people who join late in a congressional session.

The practical effect is straightforward: this creates a standardized requirement that everyone in House offices must understand the workplace rules around discrimination, harassment, and employee rights. It's similar to mandatory training many private companies require, designed to ensure all House members and staff are on the same page about what behavior is and isn't acceptable. The resolution also asks the House Administration Committee to figure out how to track whether people actually complete the training and consider penalties or other enforcement mechanisms if they don't.

Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.

Steil, Bryan

 <p>This resolution requires that during each congressional session Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives complete training on workplace rights and responsibilities, including antidiscrimination and anti-harassment training.</p>