- Democratic congresswoman Marcy Kaptur told her colleagues that "too many members dress inappropriately" which creates "an invitation" for harassment.
- Kaptur also suggested that Capitol Hill should enforce a stricter dress code like that of the army.
- She later said she did not mean to suggest women are responsible for sexual harassment.
- A growing number of sexual misconduct allegations unsettled the worlds of politics, entertainment, news media, and Silicon Valley.
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Democratic congresswoman suggests female colleagues invite harassment because of the way they dress
A growing number of sexual misconduct allegations that have ripped through the White House, forcing lawmakers to discuss harrassment policy reform.
Kaptur also suggested that Capitol Hill should enforce a stricter dress code:
congresswomen during a hearing on Capitol Hill accused sitting male lawmakers, whose identities they did not disclose, of sexual misconduct.
Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock of Virginia and Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California have led calls to reform the House's sexual harassment rules.
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is working to create policy that would prohibit the use of taxpayer money to settle harassment claims against lawmakers.
According to Reuters, Ryan's calls follow reports that Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold used $84,000 of taxpayer money to settle a 2014 sexual harassment claim leveled against him by his former communications director.
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