The Latest: House to require training vs. sexual harassment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on sexual misconduct in Congress (all times local):
3:45 p.m.
Speaker Paul Ryan has announced that the House will adopt a policy requiring all members of Congress and their staffs to undergo training to prevent sexual harassment.
The announcement comes shortly after the Committee on House Administration held a hearing during which two female lawmakers shared stories about current members of Congress engaging in sexual harassment.
Ryan says in a statement, "our goal is not only to raise awareness, but also make abundantly clear that harassment in any form has no place in this institution."
Earlier Tuesday, Rep.