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Censuring Representative Bennie Thompson.
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Bill overview
This resolution seeks to formally censure Representative Bennie Thompson for violating House rules regarding the handling of records from the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. Specifically, it accuses him of improperly transferring House property and records to the Executive Branch and National Archives, circumventing standard procedures for committee recordkeeping. As a result of these actions, the resolution also recommends his removal from the Committee on Homeland Security.
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Matt Gaetz
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Dan Bishop
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