Bill · H.Res. 408· House(119-HRES-408)
Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey.
- Introduced
- 5/13/2025
- Last activity
- 5/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
- Sponsored by
- William Timmons
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution seeks to censure Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey. The document alleges that on May 9, 2025, the Representative was involved in an incident at the Delaney Hall Detention Center. It claims she was part of a group that made an unauthorized entry into a secure Federal facility. Furthermore, the resolution alleges she assaulted and intimidated Federal law enforcement officers. If passed, the Representative would have to present herself in the well of the House for a public reading of the censure by the Speaker. Finally, the Committee on Ethics would be tasked with conducting an investigation into the matter.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The resolution mandates a public censure and a formal investigation by the Committee on Ethics to uphold legislative integrity.
Does this change how police departments operate?+2
The resolution seeks to hold a public official accountable for alleged intimidation of law enforcement officers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Accountability for Conduct: The resolution aims to hold a Member of the House of Representatives accountable for alleged illegal actions, such as assaulting or interfering with law enforcement officers (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
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Maintaining Integrity of the Legislative Branch: By pursuing censure and an investigation, the resolution seeks to uphold the law and maintain public confidence in the dignity of the legislative branch (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
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Further Disciplinary Review: The mandate for the Committee on Ethics to conduct an investigation allows for the consideration of further disciplinary action as appropriate (Resolution, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Disruption of Operations and Safety: The text alleges that the unauthorized entry by a group including Representative McIver disrupted operations and endangered the safety of law enforcement agents and detainees (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+2
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/13/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
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