Bills · HRES 901
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 901Congress
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from the United States House of Representatives.
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because expelling a member of Congress is a very rare and significant event, highlighting the gravity of the allegations. If passed, it would demonstrate a strong stance by the House against alleged corruption and misuse of public funds, particularly those meant for critical disaster relief, by an elected official. This could help restore public confidence in the integrity of government by showing that serious misconduct will lead to accountability.
If the bill does not pass, Representative Cherfilus-McCormick would remain in office while facing these severe criminal charges and ongoing ethics investigations. This could lead to continued public debate about congressional ethics and whether lawmakers are held to appropriate standards of conduct, especially when facing accusations of misusing taxpayer money meant for emergencies.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Removes Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from the United States House of Representatives.
This is the central action of the bill, directly resulting in the loss of her congressional seat.
PROVISION 02
Cites a federal grand jury indictment charging Representative Cherfilus-McCormick with felony offenses related to the alleged theft of $5 million in FEMA disaster funds and their misuse for her campaign.
This provides the primary and most serious justification for her proposed expulsion.
PROVISION 03
Mentions that the House Ethics Committee has an ongoing investigation into other allegations, including campaign finance violations and improper financial disclosures.
This indicates a broader pattern of alleged misconduct and ethical concerns supporting the call for expulsion.
PROVISION 04
States that the alleged actions constitute serious violations of federal criminal law and a gross abuse of public trust, falling short of the required standard for a Member of the House.
This establishes the ethical and legal basis for why her continued service is deemed inappropriate.
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R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
113
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Submitted in House
NOV 20
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 901
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ETHICS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House Res.HRES 901Congress
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from the United States House of Representatives.
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
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