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Contact Congress about H.Res. 480: Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.

Everyone working in the House would have to take training on workplace rights, harassment, and discrimination each session of Congress. Most people would have 90 days to finish and file proof.

Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes. is a House bill passed by the House. The latest recorded action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Latest action on H.Res. 480: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who work in or for the U.S. House. It would make workplace rights training part of their regular duties. The rule reaches elected Members, senior House officials, regular staff, and short-term workers such as interns and fellows.

Why this matters: This matters because everyone in the House workplace would get the same basic training on rights, harassment, discrimination, and conduct. The bill tries to make that training regular instead of occasional. It could help workers understand the rules before problems happen. The resolution does not say whether training will reduce misconduct, change workplace culture, or improve complaint outcomes.

Key provisions in H.Res. 480

  • The training would happen every session of every Congress. It would not be a one-time requirement.
  • The rule covers House Members, officers, staff, paid interns, unpaid interns, fellows, and detailees. For this training only, all of them count as House employees.
  • The training must explain rights and duties under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. That includes rules against discrimination and harassment.
  • The Committee on House Administration must write the rules within 30 days after the resolution is adopted.
  • People already serving when the training program starts for a session get 90 days to finish. They must also file a certificate proving they completed it.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.Res. 480

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.Res. 480

What is H.Res. 480?
Everyone working in the House would have to take training on workplace rights, harassment, and discrimination each session of Congress. Most people would have 90 days to finish and file proof.
How do I support or oppose H.Res. 480?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.Res. 480?
Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
Can Modern Action explain H.Res. 480 before I act?
Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.