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House Republican Forces Censure Vote Against Rep. Jamaal Bowman Over Fire Alarm Incident

Bowman, who initially denied the incident, later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge related to the false alarm.

  • Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) has filed a privileged censure resolution against Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) over an incident where Bowman pulled a fire alarm in a congressional office building.
  • Bowman was caught on surveillance camera pulling the fire alarm while a vote was underway in the House, which led to the evacuation of the Cannon House Office Building.
  • Bowman initially denied the incident was intentional, but later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge related to the false alarm.
  • As part of a plea deal, Bowman agreed to pay a $1,000 fine, write an apology letter to the U.S. Capitol Police, and agree to three months of probation.
  • The censure resolution must be voted on within the next two legislative days, but it's unclear when House leadership will bring the resolution to the floor for a vote.
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