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Mike Johnson backs ban on lawmaker-staff relationships amid scandals

House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed support for a ban on romantic or sexual relationships between members of Congress and their staff. This stance comes amid a series of sexual misconduct scandals that have prompted bipartisan discussions on reforming House workplace rules. While current rules prohibit relationships with one's own staff, they do not extend to staff outside a member's office, a distinction the bipartisan task force is considering. AI

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Mike Johnson backs ban on lawmaker-staff relationships amid scandals

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Santaliz ·

    Mike Johnson backs ban on lawmakers dating Hill staff

    <p>House Speaker <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/16/reconciliation-government-funding-republicans-mike-johnson" target="_blank">Mike Johnson</a> (R-La.) told Axios Tuesday he supports banning members of Congress from having romantic or sexual relationships with Capitol Hil…