119-HRES-1197 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

A Florida Republican, Rep. Cory Mills, introduced a resolution to expel Rep. Nancy Mace from the House, citing a pattern of alleged misconduct; the measure has been sent to the House Ethics Committee. (govinfo.gov)

What It Does

The resolution’s goal is straightforward: remove Rep. Nancy Mace from office. It does this by formally proposing her expulsion and laying out a long list of alleged ethical and conduct violations as justification. If leaders bring it to the floor, expulsion would only succeed with a two‑thirds vote of House members—a deliberately high bar that Congress has historically reserved for the most serious misconduct. (govinfo.gov)

Who’s For It

• Sponsor: Rep. Cory Mills (R‑FL). He filed the measure and refers to numerous alleged ethics and conduct issues detailed in the text. (govinfo.gov)
• No cosponsors are listed in the official publication as of April 21, 2026. (govinfo.gov)
• Context supporters may point to: the House Ethics Committee has publicly acknowledged an ongoing matter related to Rep. Mace in 2025–2026 (separate from this resolution), indicating continued scrutiny of her conduct. (ethics.house.gov)

Who’s Against It

• No formal opposition is recorded in the bill’s publication at this early stage. (govinfo.gov)
• Common objections in past expulsion debates: members argue the House should wait for thorough Ethics proceedings or criminal adjudication, and they note expulsion is rare and intended for only the most egregious cases. (history.house.gov)

What’s Next

As of April 21, 2026, the resolution sits with the House Ethics Committee. Next steps could include committee review or leadership deciding whether to schedule floor action. If it reaches the floor, removal would require a two‑thirds vote of the House. (govinfo.gov)