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Speaker Johnson backs more restrictions on relationships between lawmakers and staff

The Hill·July 21, 2026·1 min read
Speaker Johnson backs more restrictions on relationships between lawmakers and staff

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday indicated he would support expanding the House's prohibition on sexual relationships between lawmakers and staff members. Asked at a press conference whether he would support banning members from having relations with any Capitol Hill staff, Johnson expressed support for the measure as some top Republican women have called for.

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