Bill
HRES 1193
Expels Rep Cory Mills from the U.S. House over alleged misconduct, including domestic violence and ethics concerns, under Article I, Section 5, Clause 2.
Title: Providing for the expulsion of Representative Cory Mills from the United States House of Representatives
Sponsor: Representative Nancy Mace (co-sponsor)
Introduced: April 20, 2026
Committee Referral: House Committee on Ethics
Purpose
- To expel Representative Cory Mills from the United States House of Representatives pursuant to Article I, Section 5, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution.
Key Provisions and Changes
- Explicit Expulsion: The resolution states that Representative Cory Mills “be, and he hereby is, expelled from the United States House of Representatives.”
- Basis for Expulsion (as alleged in the text):
- A series of allegations surrounding misconduct, including:
- An alleged February 19, 2025 domestic incident at Mills’s residence involving an alleged assault of a 27-year-old woman (the alleged victim) and Mills’s conduct during the incident.
- Media reports (NBC4 Washington and The Washington Post) describing evidence such as bruising, statements by Mills to the alleged victim, and instructions to lie about the origin of injuries.
- A July 2025 injunction (Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Dating Violence) in Florida related to Mills and a former romantic partner, including findings about dating violence, communications by Mills, and alleged ongoing contact after requests to cease.
- Allegations regarding Mills’s conduct prior to and during his tenure, including:
- Employment and business activities (Pacem Solutions/ALS and related entities) with alleged government contracting activity and potential conflicts of interest.
- Investigations by the Office of Congressional Ethics in August 2024 into campaign financing, potential misrepresentation on financial disclosures, contracts with federal agencies, and other conduct raising questions about eligibility, compliance with House rules, and federal law.
- Discrepancies or disputed claims related to his military awards (Bronze Star) and associated personnel accounts.
- Allegations that such conduct “affects the dignity and integrity of the proceedings of the House and brings discredit upon the House.”
- Scope of Authority: The resolution asserts authority under Article I, Section 5, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution to expel a member of the House.
Who Would Be Affected
- The primary affected individual is Representative Cory Mills.
- By expelling Mills, the seat would be vacant, triggering potential processes for a special election or appointment under applicable state and federal rules to fill the vacancy, depending on existing law and procedures in the District of Columbia or the state/territory relevant to the seat (for a U.S. congressional district).
Procedural and Timeline Aspects
- Referral: The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ethics on April 20, 2026.
- Status: The resolution has been introduced and referred; it would proceed through the Ethics Committee for investigation, hearings, and potential recommendation, followed by floor action in the House.
- Constitutional Process: Expulsion requires a House vote and a majority approval, as permitted under Article I, Section 5, Clause 2 of the Constitution.
Notes
- The resolution presents a compilation of media reports, court filings, and ethics findings as justification for expulsion.
- Expulsion is a drastic remedy and is comparatively rare in U.S. history; subsequent steps would depend on the House’s proceedings, potential defenses, and any new developments in the cited cases.
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