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Limiting privileged status for resolutions on impeachment and member discipline.

Changes to House Rules restrict the fast-tracking of resolutions concerning impeachment, censure, or expulsion of members of Congress. Citizens should be aware that such resolutions will only receive privileged status if they are supported by an investigation report from the relevant committee or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus. This formalizes the accountability process for high-ranking officials and members of Congress, making it dependent on prior formal investigation.
Key points
Resolutions concerning impeachment or the removal of Congress members (censure, reprimand, expulsion) lose privileged status unless supported by a formal committee investigation and report.
The exception is if the resolution is offered directly by the direction of a party caucus or conference.
The goal is to limit the use of disciplinary procedures as a political tool without prior, formal investigation of the matter.
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Additional Information
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.
Print number: HRES 1007
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Process start date: 2024-02-09