House Speaker Mike Johnson has signaled support for expanding the prohibition on romantic or sexual relationships between lawmakers and Capitol Hill staff, arguing that such relationships are inappropriate in any workplace and that Congress should mirror corporate standards. The discussions are part of a broader push to tighten House workplace rules amid a wave of sexual misconduct scandals and ongoing debates on reform. Johnson, echoing comments from Republican colleagues, has pointed to the existing prohibition that covers direct staff relationships while noting gaps for staff in other offices, with a House task force weighing broader restrictions. The push follows high-profile revelations about lawmakers’ interactions with staff and the resulting scrutiny of power imbalances, prompting questions about whether the rules should be strengthened this Congress. While some back a bright-line rule barring such relationships entirely, others emphasize careful consideration of how any changes would be enforced and whether they would cover all staff across offices.