Bills · HRES 539
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 539New JerseyHouse of Representatives
Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security.
INTRO JUN 24· LAST ACTION SEP 3
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2MIN
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it's about holding a member of Congress accountable for their alleged actions and maintaining the integrity of the institution. If passed, it would demonstrate that the House is willing to discipline its members when they are accused of serious misconduct, especially involving federal law enforcement and related to the responsibilities of their committee assignments.
If this resolution becomes law, Representative McIver will face a formal public reprimand and be removed from a significant committee, signaling that the House takes such allegations seriously. If it doesn't pass, it could be seen as the House being unwilling to take disciplinary action against one of its members based on pending legal charges and a conflict of interest on a key committee.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Representative LaMonica McIver will be censured, meaning she will receive a formal public reprimand from the House of Representatives.
This is a serious disciplinary action, a formal statement of disapproval that goes on her permanent record.
PROVISION 02
The Speaker of the House will publicly read the resolution of censure, and Representative McIver must present herself in the well of the House during this pronouncement.
This provision makes the censure a highly visible and public event, emphasizing the severity of the House's disapproval.
PROVISION 03
Representative LaMonica McIver will be removed from her position on the House Committee on Homeland Security.
This removes her ability to participate in legislative and oversight work for a committee directly relevant to the agencies she is alleged to have interfered with.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 15
R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
39
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 15 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
8 EVENTSSEP 3
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.
SEP 3
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3781-3782; text: CR H3781)
SEP 3
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
SEP 3
On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207, 2 Present (Roll no. 223).
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 539
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 24, 2025
Last actionSep 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ETHICS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 24, 2025
House Res.HRES 539New JerseyHouse of Representatives
Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security.
INTRODUCED JUN 24, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
15
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