Summary
Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina moved to formally reprimand, or censure, fellow Republican Cory Mills from Florida. This action is due to allegations against Mills, including misrepresenting military achievements, business misconduct, and personal misconduct. The move requires a quick vote in the House of Representatives.
Key Facts
- Nancy Mace is a Republican congresswoman from South Carolina.
- Cory Mills is a Republican representative from Florida.
- Mace accuses Mills of misrepresenting military service, improper business dealings, and personal misconduct.
- Mace's resolution is "privileged," meaning it must be voted on within two legislative days.
- Mills denies many accusations, some of which have no formal charges or were recanted.
- The House Committee on Ethics has begun a new inquiry into Mills' conduct.
- A previous attempt to censure Democratic Delegate Stacey Plaskett for unrelated reasons failed.
