GOP lawmaker suggests formal ban on sexual relations between members, staff

Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Ala., on Tuesday recommended that Congress should impose a formal ban on any sexual activity between lawmakers and staff.

“It is my opinion that given the inherent power differential between a member and their staff that they supervise, we should include a strict prohibition on members engaging in a sexual relationship with staff under their direct supervision,” Byrne said during a hearing on sexual harassment prevention at the Committee on House Administration.