Rep. Ken Buck Kenneth (Ken) Robert BuckRepublicans call for Judiciary hearing into unrest in cities run by Democrats Hillicon Valley: Facebook bans ads from pro-Trump PAC | Uber reports big drop in revenue | US offers M reward for election interference info Senate passes legislation to ban TikTok on federal devices MORE (R-Colo.) is introducing an amendment to the House GOP's tax-reform measure that would prohibit companies from writing off costs associated with sexual harassment settlements.

In a statement issued Tuesday, Buck billed the amendment to the House Republicans' Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as an effort to make sexual harassment and assault cases more costly for businesses — particularly in Hollywood.

“America has been watching Hollywood for decades, but not watching closely enough. Behind the red carpets and glitzy premieres is a culture of deceit and depravity," Buck said in the statement.

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"As Congress rethinks our tax code, we need to rethink the way we treat Hollywood by eliminating the business expense deduction for hush money associated with sexual assault and sexual harassment cases."

According to Buck's office, companies often write off legal settlements, fines, fees and legal expenses incurred in sexual harassment and assault cases.

"In allowing these businesses to expense the cost of resolving legal issues, the tax code makes it less financially costly for the business to engage in or allow activity that draws lawsuits," the congressman's office said in a statement.

A growing number of prominent figures in entertainment, media, business and politics have faced allegations of sexual assault or harassment in recent weeks, after The New York Times and The New Yorker published bombshell investigations detailing accusations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Since then, numerous people have come forward with accounts of sexual assault and harassment against Hollywood celebrities, including comedian Louis C.K. and "House of Cards" star Kevin Spacey. Those allegations, as well as others against powerful players in other industries, have prompted renewed calls to crack down on sexual misconduct.