H.R. 931 · 116th Congress

Bad Lawmakers Accountability and Key Emends Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2019-01-30
Latest action
2019-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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.