Nancy Mace (R-SC)
Censuring Representative Cory Mills of Florida and removing him from the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution seeks to censure Representative Cory Mills of Florida and remove him from his positions on the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution cites various allegations, including potential conflicts of interest regarding federal contracts held by companies owned by Representative Mills. It also addresses disputes regarding the veracity of his military service records and the recommendation for a Bronze Star. Additionally, the resolution includes allegations involving a domestic violence assault investigation and threats made toward a former partner. These actions are presented as being detrimental to the dignity and integrity of the House of Representatives.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution seeks to uphold the dignity and integrity of the House by addressing financial misrepresentations and conflicts of interest.
- Scored +3
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution highlights and addresses allegations of domestic violence and dating violence.
- Scored +2
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The resolution addresses potential conflicts of interest regarding federal contracts held by a Member of Congress.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The resolution removes a business owner from influential congressional committees due to alleged conflicts of interest.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
- The House: a vote to send the measure to a committee instead of deciding it now Usually an attempt by the side that expects to lose to change the measure or delay it. If it fails, the measure stays on the floor and the chamber goes on to decide it. Motion to refer agreed to 310 yes · 103 no
11/19/2025 · Roll call 302 · recorded as “On Motion to Refer”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Addressing Conflicts of Interest: The resolution aims to address concerns that Representative Mills' companies were actively contracting with the federal government and foreign nations while he served on relevant committees (Resolution Text). This could help ensure that members of Congress do not have financial interests that conflict with their legislative duties.
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Maintaining Integrity of the House: By seeking censure and committee removal, the resolution intends to protect the dignity and integrity of House proceedings (Resolution Text). This may serve the public interest by holding officials accountable for their conduct.
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Addressing Misrepresentation: The resolution targets alleged misrepresentations regarding military service and awards (Resolution Text). This could promote honesty regarding a representative's background and service history.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Removal from Committees: The resolution would result in Representative Cory Mills being removed from the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs (Resolution Text). This removes him from his current roles on those specific committees.
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Public Censure: The resolution requires Representative Mills to present himself in the well of the House for a public reading of the censure by the Speaker (Resolution Text). This constitutes a public reprimand of the official.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution seeks to uphold the dignity and integrity of the House by addressing financial misrepresentations and conflicts of interest.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The resolution addresses potential conflicts of interest regarding federal contracts held by a Member of Congress.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution addresses allegations of domestic violence and dating violence against a woman.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The resolution highlights and addresses allegations of domestic violence and dating violence. Would business owners be better off under this? — The resolution removes a business owner from influential congressional committees due to alleged conflicts of interest.
- 11/19/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 103, 12 Present (Roll no. 302).
- The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
- Mr. Mills moved to refer to Ethics. (CR H4809)
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4808-4810; text: CR H4808-4809)