I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4497 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2017 Ms. Castor of Florida (for herself and Mr. Bacon ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to pay settlements and awards for workplace harassment and discrimination claims under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which arise from acts committed personally by Members of Congress, and for other purposes.