Victims of sexual abuse with NDAs would be able to speak freely under new bill from GOP committee leader
The bill would void NDA clauses that block sexual abuse reports and add a federal grooming definition, with bipartisan support uncertain.
- Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer introduced legislation allowing sexual abuse survivors to speak freely despite nondisclosure agreements, rendering such restrictive clauses unenforceable.
- The House Oversight Committee voted Tuesday to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to provide subpoenaed NDAs and appear for a deposition.
- Beyond voiding NDAs, the proposal defines grooming in federal law and mandates reporting to law enforcement. Comer stated the bill addresses rules that previously prevented victims from coming forward.
- Black's attorneys argued the requested NDAs were overly broad and lacked relevance to the Jeffrey Epstein probe; Black sued the committee to block his testimony and denies wrongdoing.
- Widespread bipartisan support exists for accountability measures following the Jeffrey Epstein probe, though lawmakers debate the most effective approach to addressing systemic issues.
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People who have survived sexual abuse could speak freely about their experiences even if they have signed a confidentiality agreement, according to a new bill introduced by the Republican representative of the House of Representatives who leads...
Victims of sexual abuse with NDAs would be able to speak freely under new bill from GOP committee leader
Survivors of sexual abuse would be free to speak about their experiences even if they sign a nondisclosure agreement under a new bill put forward by the House Republican leading the Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Congress.
Leader of House Epstein investigation rolls out bill to protect victims of sexual assault
House Oversight Chair James Comer has introduced legislation that would ensure survivors of sexual abuse can speak freely about their experiences, even if they signed a nondisclosure agreement. The measure comes the day after the Kentucky Republican’s panel voted to recommend the House hold…
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