December 8, 2017
Mr. GUY D. BAILEY
Dear Mr. Bailey:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the recent high-profile incidents of sexual assault and harassment. Understanding your ideas and concerns helps me better represent you and the Second District of Minnesota. I value your comments and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
As I have said many times, the reports of sexual harassment incidents by people in positions of public trust are extremely troubling. Suffice it to say, anyone who commits sexual assault is not fit for public office. I continue to believe the best lesson we can learn from all of this is to recommit ourselves to restoring respect for women-in fact, for everyone, in society.
I want to ensure that everyone is treated with respect in the workplace, regardless of gender. That is why I strongly supported H.Res. 630, a resolution 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 Congress. I think this training is an important step to combat sexual harassment, and I, and my staff, completed this training even before the resolution passed. H.Res. 630 passed the House of Representatives, with unanimous support, on November 29, 2017. All Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives will now be required to complete this training annually.
As the father of two daughters, this is an issue that is very important to me. Everyone deserves to feel safe at their place of employment. I will continue to monitor these incidents, and if further legislation regarding workplace rights comes before the House of Representatives, I will certainly consider it with your thoughts in mind.
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