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In the latest Capitol shenanigans, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) finds himself in hot water again. This time, it’s for allegedly pulling a fire alarm and causing chaos in a congressional office building. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) has had enough of Bowman’s tomfoolery and filed a censure resolution against him. This move is the latest in a series of attempts to hold Bowman accountable for his disruptive behavior.
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— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 6, 2023
McClain’s resolution describes Bowman’s actions as a deliberate attempt to disrupt congressional proceedings and endanger the safety of everyone in the building. She’s not pulling any punches in calling out Bowman for his “theatrical attempt to cause panic.” The resolution shines a spotlight on Bowman’s misconduct, putting him in the hot seat for his irresponsible actions.
This isn’t the first time Bowman’s fire alarm fiasco has made headlines. Surveillance footage captured him pulling the alarm right as the House was set to vote on a critical measure. Despite initially denying any wrongdoing, Bowman eventually copped to a misdemeanor charge related to the false alarm. His plea deal allowed him to avoid jail time but required him to pay a hefty fine, pen an apology to the U.S. Capitol Police, and serve three months of probation. However, Republicans aren’t buying it and are pushing for more severe consequences for his reckless behavior.
Even the nonpartisan Ethics Committee weighed in on Bowman’s antics, deciding not to launch an investigation into the matter. With the controversy swirling around him, the big question is when House leadership will bring the censure resolution to the floor for a vote. The clock is ticking, and Bowman’s fate hangs in the balance as lawmakers gear up for a showdown on Capitol Hill.
