WASHINGTON _ The House Ethics Committee found Rep. Mark Meadows failed to take "prompt and decisive action" to handle alleged sexual harassment in his congressional office, according to a Friday report.
The committee also found Meadows, R-N.C., violated House rules by failing to take action to ensure his office was not engaging in discrimination.
The House Ethics Committee is requiring Meadows to reimburse the U.S. Treasury for the amount paid to a Meadows staffer who was removed from his role due to allegations of harassment, $40,625.02.
"To cut off all contact between Mr. West and most of his female employees, caused another potential problem. An environment where only male staff have access to the Chief of Staff risks unequal treatment of employees based solely on sex," the report said.
