Overview
- Stevens’ resolution charges Kennedy with abuse of authority and undermining public health, alleging he endangered patients and gutted lifesaving research.
- Specific allegations include deep cuts to cancer and childhood-cancer research, cancellation of mRNA and vaccine-hesitancy studies, and revised vaccine guidance for COVID-19 and infant Hepatitis B.
- The filing cites firing the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, politicizing the FDA, staffing disruptions, and ending public comment in HHS rulemaking.
- HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon rejected the move as a partisan stunt, saying Kennedy is focused on improving Americans’ health and lowering costs.
- Democratic leaders have not endorsed the effort, which is unlikely to advance in the GOP-run House, as Stevens pursues a competitive Michigan Senate bid backed by pro‑science advocates.