Censuring and condemning Adam Schiff, Representative of California's 30th Congressional District.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution condemns and censures Representative Adam Schiff for conduct that misleads the American people and directs the Committee on Ethics to investigate that conduct.

Bill 118 HRES 512, titled "Censuring and Condemning Adam Schiff, Representative of California's 30th Congressional District," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to formally censure and condemn Representative Adam Schiff for his actions related to the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

The resolution accuses Schiff of making false statements and misrepresenting information to the public and the media during the impeachment inquiry. It specifically points to Schiff's handling of the whistleblower complaint that sparked the inquiry, as well as his conduct during public hearings and press conferences.

Supporters of the resolution argue that Schiff's actions were unethical and undermined the credibility of the impeachment process. They believe that censuring Schiff is necessary to hold him accountable for his alleged misconduct. Opponents of the resolution argue that it is politically motivated and an attempt to discredit Schiff, who has been a vocal critic of President Trump. They believe that censuring Schiff would set a dangerous precedent and could be used as a tool to silence dissenting voices in Congress. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 512 is a controversial resolution that highlights the deep partisan divide in Congress. It remains to be seen whether the resolution will gain enough support to pass and formally censure Representative Adam Schiff.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 512

Introduced on
2023-06-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns and censures Representative Adam Schiff for conduct that misleads the American people and directs the Committee on Ethics to investigate that conduct.

Bill 118 HRES 512, titled "Censuring and Condemning Adam Schiff, Representative of California's 30th Congressional District," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to formally censure and condemn Representative Adam Schiff for his actions related to the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

The resolution accuses Schiff of making false statements and misrepresenting information to the public and the media during the impeachment inquiry. It specifically points to Schiff's handling of the whistleblower complaint that sparked the inquiry, as well as his conduct during public hearings and press conferences.

Supporters of the resolution argue that Schiff's actions were unethical and undermined the credibility of the impeachment process. They believe that censuring Schiff is necessary to hold him accountable for his alleged misconduct. Opponents of the resolution argue that it is politically motivated and an attempt to discredit Schiff, who has been a vocal critic of President Trump. They believe that censuring Schiff would set a dangerous precedent and could be used as a tool to silence dissenting voices in Congress. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 512 is a controversial resolution that highlights the deep partisan divide in Congress. It remains to be seen whether the resolution will gain enough support to pass and formally censure Representative Adam Schiff.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCensuring and condemning Adam Schiff, Representative of California's 30th Congressional District.

Policy Areas
Congress

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/19/2023

This resolution condemns and censures Representative Adam Schiff for conduct that misleads the American people and directs the Committee on Ethics to investigate that conduct.


Latest Action6/15/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.