Congress & staff get PERMANENT immunity from ALL lawsuits & criminal prosecution for sexual misconduct…
…BUT every verified complaint must be publicly disclosed in 30 days — full findings, evidence summary, and vote record on a public website.
Rape or minors? Immunity GONE — immediate full prosecution.
They’ll vote yes to protect themselves… then live forever in the sunlight.
No more hiding.
#SunlightAct
118th Congress (or next Congress)
The Sunlight Act
Section 1. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the “Sunlight Act.”
Section 2. Scope.
This Act applies exclusively to allegations of sexual misconduct—including harassment, assault, coercion, stalking, quid pro quo, unwanted touching, or lewd conduct—against any Member of Congress or congressional staffer.
Section 3. Immunity and Disclosure. (a) No Member of Congress or congressional staffer shall be subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution for personal conduct alleged under this Act, regardless of whether the conduct occurred while in office or employed as staff.
(b) Upon receipt of a verified complaint supported by corroborating evidence (texts, witnesses, video, medical records, etc.), the House or Senate Ethics Committee shall: (i) Within thirty (30) days, publish its findings, a summary of the evidence, and the vote breakdown on a public website. (ii) If the evidence is insufficient or the complaint is determined to be false, no public disclosure shall occur; the matter shall remain sealed.
(c) Exception for Rape. Notwithstanding subsection (a), if the Ethics Committee—after full investigation—concludes beyond a reasonable doubt that forcible penetration occurred (i.e., rape), the immunity provided under this Act shall be null and void. The Member or staffer shall be immediately referred to the Department of Justice for full criminal prosecution under applicable federal and state law. No congressional internal sanctions shall preempt or delay such referral.
(d) Exception for Minors. Notwithstanding subsection (a), if the complainant is a minor at the time of the alleged misconduct or if the complaint is filed by the parent or legal guardian of a minor, immunity under this Act shall be null and void. The Member or staffer shall be immediately referred to the Department of Justice for full criminal prosecution under applicable federal and state law. No congressional internal sanctions shall preempt or delay such referral.
Section 4. Automatic Safeguards.
(a) Upon filing of a verified complaint, the complainant and the accused shall not be alone together in any setting (office, elevator, closet, vehicle, etc.).
(b) If the accused is found alone with the complainant after filing, such violation shall constitute prima facie evidence of misconduct, rebuttable only by clear and convincing proof to the contrary.
(c) The presence of a third-party witness at all times shall immunize the accused from further allegation arising from that specific encounter.
Section 5. Concealment and False Claims.
(a) Knowingly concealing evidence from the Committee shall result in immediate expulsion from Congress.
(b) Knowingly making a false complaint or perjuring testimony before the Committee shall be treated as lying to Congress and punishable by up to five years imprisonment and fines.
Section 6. Oversight.
(a) Every Ethics Committee proceeding under this Act shall be fully logged in the Congressional Record, including votes, rationale, and any delays.
(b) Committee composition for every case: at least two Members from each party plus one independent (retired federal judge) to break ties.
(c) Any leak prior to the thirty-day disclosure window shall be subject to fines and professional discipline.
Section 7. Sunset.
This Act expires five years after enactment unless reauthorized by Congress.
Section 8. Pre-Enactment Conduct.
Any alleged sexual misconduct, complaint, investigation, or settlement occurring prior to the date of enactment of this Act shall remain private and confidential. No new complaints may be filed under this Act for conduct predating enactment.