Bill Sponsor
House Bill 931
116th Congress(2019-2020)
BLAKE Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 30, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 30, 2019
Latest Action
Mar 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
931
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
North Carolina
Republican
Michigan
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
January 30, 2019
Actions (3)
03/22/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/30/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:17:47 PM