WATT SAYS SEXUAL HARASSMENT RULES “DO NOT APPLY TO ME.”

In September, Federal Housing and Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mel Watt was forced to testify before Congress to answer for evidence of pay discrimination, sexual harassment, and refusal to adhere to anti-harassment laws. He stated that as a presidential appointee “the FHFA Anti-Harassment Policy and FHFA Conduct and Discipline Policy…*do not apply to me.*”

Watt’s claim that he is above the law is dangerous and wrong.

A courageous employee told Congress about audio recordings in which Watt told her they should explore her pay raise–and whether their “attraction” was “sexual”–alone at his vacation house, while he “mentored” her. It’s hard to believe–but all his words are on tape.

We must act fast. On January 6, 2019, Watt will retire in good standing with full benefits – unless he is fired before then. Watt can only be fired by the President, or through impeachment by both houses of Congress. Help us convince Congress to introduce Articles of Impeachment against him.

We need your help to ensure that Watt doesn’t get away with his abuse of power. In this #MeToo era, let’s demand that there are real consequences for government officials who commit sexual harassment.