The US House of Representatives reconvened following a six-week government shutdown, facing increased tensions and a surge in disciplinary actions such as censure motions targeting members.
Republican Representative Cory Mills of Florida faces multiple serious allegations, including campaign finance violations, sexual misconduct, misuse of resources, and challenges to his Bronze Star, while Republican Representative Nancy Mace introduced a GOP censure resolution against him. The House Ethics Committee is investigating Mills, and the chamber voted to refer the censure resolution to the committee, reflecting a broader rise in disciplinary efforts and calls to raise the vote threshold for such motions to 60%.