‘Culture of creepiness’: Republican says she wouldn’t want daughter on Capitol Hill
Republican Representative Kat Cammack of Florida said she would not feel comfortable having her daughter work on Capitol Hill, citing what she called a “culture of creepiness” in Congress. Her remarks draw attention to concerns about power imbalances and inappropriate relationships between elected members and junior staff.
Cammack said the problem involved members approaching and soliciting staffers. The comments came amid a push for Congress to prohibit romantic or sexual relationships between House members and their staff, a measure supporters say would help address potential coercion and misconduct.
- Cammack criticised Capitol Hill’s “culture of creepiness”.
- She cited concerns over members pursuing staff.
- A House relationship ban is being considered.