Ethics Committee Ends Investigation into Bowman's Fire Alarm Incident

Despite calls for further action, the committee cites Bowman's previous censure and acceptance of legal responsibility as reasons for ending the probe.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) will not face further investigation by the House Ethics Committee for pulling a fire alarm in the Capitol complex during a contentious debate over government funding last fall.
Bowman was censured by the House in December and has already accepted legal responsibility for the incident, leading the committee to conclude that further review would be moot.
The Congressional Ethics (OCE) recommended that the congressional Ethics panel review the fire alarm episode but dismiss allegations that Bowman had sought to impede congressional operations.
Bowman was charged with a misdemeanor for falsely pulling the alarm and pleaded guilty in October, agreeing to pay a $1,000 fine, serve three months of probation and write an apology letter to the Capitol Police.
Despite calls from Republicans for further consequences, the committee has decided not to proceed with additional investigation.