Bill · H.Res. 539· House(119-HRES-539)
Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security.
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Last activity
- 9/3/2025 — On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207, 2 Present (Roll no. 223).
- Sponsored by
- Clay Higgins
- Cosponsors
- - 15 - 0
- Introduced
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 calls for the censure of Representative LaMonica McIver and her removal from the Committee on Homeland Security. The resolution cites an incident on May 9, 2025, at the Delaney Hall Federal Immigration Facility. It alleges that Representative McIver was charged in a three-count indictment for assaulting, resisting, impeding, and interfering with Federal officers. Specifically, she is alleged to have challenged guidance regarding access to a secure facility and interfered with HSI officials and an ICE Deportation Officer. The resolution states these actions do not reflect creditably on the House and create a conflict of interest.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Addressing Conflicts of Interest: Removing the Member from the Committee on Homeland Security is intended to address a significant conflict of interest, as that committee is charged with oversight of Federal immigration enforcement and national security matters (Section 2).
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Maintaining House Standards: The resolution seeks to enforce Rule XXIII, which requires Members to behave at all times in a manner that reflects creditably on the House (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Committee Standing: Representative McIver is required to be removed from the Committee on Homeland Security (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 9/3/2025
- On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207, 2 Present (Roll no. 223).
- Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3781-3782; text: CR H3781)
- QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Higgins (LA) rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
- 9/2/2025
- NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Higgins (LA) notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
- 7/25/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/23/2025
- NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Higgins (LA) notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- 7/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
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