Why Has Congress Stalled On Fixing Its Sexual Misconduct Issue?

The short answer is, they don't want to fix it.  A few men and most women do want to change the law to make it more difficult for lawmakers to use their power for sex and to prevent an environment in which their top aides do the same.  The House of Representatives voted in February to change the decades-old procedures for how staffers report sexual harassment and assault accusations. Right now it is near impossible for a victim of sexual harassment to even press charges.  Congress makes its own rules about the handling of sexual complaints against its members and staff.  Interns in particular have limited harassment protections under the unique employment law that Congress applies to itself. If a victim's case isn't immediately thrown out, the accuser must first agree to go through months of counseling and mediation.  A special congressional office is charged with trying to resolve the cases out of court.  As of now, Mitch McConnell has not had the senate take up the bill.  Even though the House voted to change the law, the Senate also has to pass the bill.  Now it is a very real possibility Congress may not pass any kind of legislation to change its culture of sexual harassment anytime soon.

Lawmakers say that sexual misconduct is rampant on Capitol Hill.  That doesn't seem to matter. From 19997-2014, the U.S. Treasury has paid $15.2 million in 235 awards and settlements for Capitol Hill workplace violations.   WE pay for the wrongdoing of congressmen.  Something is very wrong here.  We need to get rid of people in congress that don't demand equality in the work place.  Women should not have to fear their male superiors.  In fact, people who use power and position to gain sexual favors have no place in congress.  Eight lawmakers lost their jobs or announced they would not run for reelection last year, amid sexual misconduct allegations.  If congress does nothing, we must do something.  Vote those who are not actively trying to change the culture in Washington, out of office.  Just as I feel strongly that I will not vote for candidates that take money from the NRA, I do not want to vote for any candidate who is trying to maintain the "good old boys club" in Washington.  This is the 21st century, and voters will not stand for an environment where women are forced to perform sexual favors to keep their jobs or advance their position.  I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore.