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Resolution to Censure Delegate Stacey Plaskett and Remove Her from Intelligence Committee

Original title: Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.

November 18, 2025

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Last action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Nov 18, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this would result in the immediate removal of Stacey Plaskett from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and initiate a formal ethics investigation into her past associations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Stacey Plaskett

The resolution targets her for censure and removal from her committee assignment.

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

The committee would lose a member if the resolution is passed.

Committee on Ethics

The committee is tasked with conducting a new investigation into the Delegate's conduct.

What changed

Current stage: passed_chamber.

What's next

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Summary

H. Res. 888 is a proposed House that seeks to formally Stacey Plaskett and remove her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The resolution alleges that Plaskett inappropriately coordinated with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing.

Key Facts

  • The resolution formally censures and condemns Delegate Stacey Plaskett for alleged coordination with Jeffrey Epstein during a February 2019 congressional hearing.
  • The resolution mandates the immediate removal of Delegate Plaskett from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
  • The resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics to conduct a full investigation into the extent of Plaskett's ties to Epstein.
  • The resolution alleges Plaskett received instructions on lines of questioning via text message from Epstein during a hearing featuring Michael Cohen.
  • The resolution cites Plaskett's past service as an assistant attorney general in the U.S. Department of Justice as a factor in the appropriateness of her conduct.
  • The resolution was introduced by Representative Ralph Norman and 21 co-sponsors.
  • The resolution has been referred to the Committee on Ethics for consideration.

Why It Matters

If passed, this would result in the immediate removal of Stacey Plaskett from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and initiate a formal ethics investigation into her past associations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'censure' a member of Congress?
is a formal, public condemnation of a member of Congress by their peers for conduct deemed inappropriate or discreditable.
Does this resolution automatically remove Delegate Plaskett from her committee?
No, the must be voted on and passed by the House of Representatives to take effect.
What is the role of the Committee on Ethics in this process?
The directs the Committee on Ethics to investigate the extent of the 's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and any potential further improprieties.

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Use of Ethics Committee for Historical Conduct

The resolution seeks to use the Ethics Committee to investigate conduct from 2019, indicating a push to revisit past actions of members.

Connected Entities

personDonald J. TrumpFormer President of the United States.Map →
personStacey PlaskettDelegate representing the U.S. Virgin Islands and subject of the censure resolutMap →
organizationCommittee on EthicsThe committee tasked with investigating Plaskett's ties to Epstein if the resoluMap →
organizationHouse Permanent Select Committee on IntelligenceThe committee from which the resolution seeks to remove Delegate Plaskett.Map →
personRalph NormanPrimary sponsor of the resolution.Map →
personMichael CohenFormer attorney to Donald J. Trump who testified at the hearing in question.Map →
personJeffrey EpsteinConvicted felony sex offender cited in the resolution as having coordinated withMap →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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