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On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 -…
Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security.
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Jun 24, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version IHWhereas, on May 9, 2025, Representative McIver took part in an incident at the Delaney Hall Federal Immigration Facility located in Newark, New Jersey;
Whereas Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey, as a result of her actions on May 9, 2025, has been charged in a three-count indictment by a Federal grand jury for assaulting, resisting, impeding, and interfering with Federal officers;
Whereas Representative McIver is alleged to have challenged guidance from a Federal officer regarding access to the secure immigration detention facility;
Whereas Representative McIver is alleged to have interfered with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officials from making an arrest of an unauthorized visitor;
Whereas Representative McIver is alleged to have slammed her forearm into the body and restrain an HSI officer by forcibly grabbing him;
Whereas Representative McIver is alleged to have further interfered with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deportation Officer engaged in the performance of his official duties;
Whereas body camera and other video evidence support the allegations made within the Federal indictment;
Whereas such actions constitute a violation of section 111(a)(1) of title 18, United States Code, relating to assaulting, resisting, impeding, and interfering with a Federal officer;
Whereas clause 1 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives provides, A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House.;
Whereas such actions of a Member of the House of Representatives do not reflect creditably on the House; and
Whereas Representative McIver’s continued service on the Committee on Homeland Security, which is charged with oversight of Federal immigration enforcement and other national security matters, would represent a significant conflict of interest: Now, therefore, be it
Representative LaMonica McIver—
is censured;
shall forthwith present herself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and
is censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.
The following named Member be, and is hereby, removed from the following standing committee of the House of Representatives:
Mrs. McIver.
Whereas Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey, as a result of her actions on May 9, 2025, has been charged in a three-count indictment by a Federal grand jury for assaulting, resisting, impeding, and interfering with Federal officers;
Whereas Representative McIver is alleged to have challenged guidance from a Federal officer regarding access to the secure immigration detention facility;
Whereas Representative McIver is alleged to have interfered with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officials from making an arrest of an unauthorized visitor;
Whereas Representative McIver is alleged to have slammed her forearm into the body and restrain an HSI officer by forcibly grabbing him;
Whereas Representative McIver is alleged to have further interfered with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deportation Officer engaged in the performance of his official duties;
Whereas body camera and other video evidence support the allegations made within the Federal indictment;
Whereas such actions constitute a violation of section 111(a)(1) of title 18, United States Code, relating to assaulting, resisting, impeding, and interfering with a Federal officer;
Whereas clause 1 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives provides, A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House.;
Whereas such actions of a Member of the House of Representatives do not reflect creditably on the House; and
Whereas Representative McIver’s continued service on the Committee on Homeland Security, which is charged with oversight of Federal immigration enforcement and other national security matters, would represent a significant conflict of interest: Now, therefore, be it
Representative LaMonica McIver—
is censured;
shall forthwith present herself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and
is censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.
The following named Member be, and is hereby, removed from the following standing committee of the House of Representatives:
Mrs. McIver.
Legislative Timeline
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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.
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Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3781-3782; text: CR H3781)
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Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
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On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207, 2 Present (Roll no. 223).
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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.
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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.
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Submitted in House
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Submitted in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.