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US SRes374

US SRes374
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out the duties of his office and should be removed from his position.


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Introduced
09/04/2025
In Committee
09/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out the duties of his office and should be removed from his position.

AI Summary

This resolution expresses the Senate's lack of confidence in Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services, detailing numerous allegations of misconduct and actions that the Senate believes undermine public health and scientific integrity. The resolution provides extensive background on Kennedy's alleged actions, including targeting and firing scientific experts, dismantling vaccine advisory committees, spreading misinformation about vaccines and autism, making offensive statements about individuals with disabilities, and conducting mass firings across various health agencies. The document argues that Kennedy has violated his constitutional oath, undermined critical public health programs, terminated important research grants, and created a hostile environment within the Department of Health and Human Services. Specifically, the resolution highlights Kennedy's actions regarding vaccine research, vaccine advisory panels, and his statements about autism and vaccines, which the Senate believes have eroded public trust in scientific institutions. The resolution concludes by stating that the Senate believes Kennedy should be removed from his position due to his failure to faithfully carry out his duties as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6330-6333) (on 09/04/2025)

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