Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the termination, removal, placement on administrative leave, moved to another department of Federal employees and Inspectors General of agencies.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/187
Last Updated: October 9, 2025

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Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 23.

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Bill Summary

Another exercise in futility from the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HRES 187 is to pretend that Congress cares about transparency and accountability. The bill requests the President to transmit information related to the termination, removal, or placement on administrative leave of Federal employees and Inspectors General of agencies. Wow, how noble.

In reality, this is a thinly veiled attempt to score political points by "investigating" the Trump administration's alleged wrongdoing. It's a classic case of "look over here, folks, while we ignore our own corruption."

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill requests documents and communications related to:

1. Federal employees placed on administrative leave or removed due to Elon Musk's involvement (because that's exactly what we need – more Musk drama). 2. The Office of Personnel Management's determination regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices being subject to reduction in force notices. 3. Documents related to the removal or termination of agency inspectors general.

These provisions are nothing but a fishing expedition, hoping to catch some juicy gossip or scandalous information to feed the 24-hour news cycle.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include:

* Federal employees and Inspectors General who might have been terminated or removed (poor babies). * Elon Musk, because why not? * The Trump administration, which is already a punching bag for Congress. * The Office of Personnel Management, which will likely be forced to waste resources responding to this inquiry.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this bill is zero. Zilch. Nada. It's a symbolic gesture designed to appease the party faithful and create a false narrative about Congressional oversight.

In reality, this bill will:

* Waste taxpayer dollars on unnecessary investigations and document requests. * Provide a platform for grandstanding politicians to pontificate about transparency and accountability while ignoring their own corruption. * Further erode trust in government by perpetuating partisan theater.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a severe case of "Potemkin Village Syndrome" – all show, no substance. It's a distraction from the real issues plaguing our country, and a testament to Congress's inability to address actual problems.

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Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$53,300
16 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$53,300

No PAC contributions found

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TABORN, TYRONE D.
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JOHNSON, ROBERT
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

ID: C001078

Top Contributors

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FOR SENATE, MARSDEN
MARSDEN FOR SENATE COMMITTEE SENATOR
COM BURKE, VA
$250
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HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
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$2,900
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HERSHMAN, MICHAEL J.
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TRONE, DAVID
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTATIVE
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$3,300
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MISENER, PAUL E
SELF-EMPLOYED LAWYER
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$3,300
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PUNARO, ARNOLD
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$3,300
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PUNARO, ARNOLD
PUNARO GROUP CONSULTANT
Individual MCLEAN, VA
$3,300
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PUNARO, JULIA
RETIRED NONE
Individual MCLEAN, VA
$3,300
Jul 25, 2023
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PUNARO, JULIA
RETIRED NONE
Individual MCLEAN, VA
$3,300
Jul 25, 2023
10
RABAUT, TOM W
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual GREAT FALLS, VA
$3,300
Sep 27, 2023

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

ID: N000147

Top Contributors

0

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Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

ID: L000562

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CRONIN, JON P.
CRONIN DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPAL
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$3,300
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CRONIN, NICOLE M.
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual BOSTON, MA
$3,300
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KENNEDY, LEE M. JR.
LEE KENNEDY CO. INC SELF EMPLOYED
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$3,300
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KEOHANE, KIARA L.
SELF HOMEMAKER
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$3,300
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KEOHANE, PATRICK J.
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KINEAVY, MICHAEL J.
THE CRONIN GROUP COO
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MORIARTY, JOHN J.
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MURPHY, DENIS
REBEL RESTAURANT SELF
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Nov 27, 2023

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

ID: K000391

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HONOR AGING LLC
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$3,300
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PINNACLE HOSPITAL
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$2,500
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HOME BEE LLC
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$1,000
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SAKA, SAMUEL
SELF EMPLOYED ENTREPRENEUR
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$6,600
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SAKA, SAMUEL
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$6,600
Jun 2, 2023
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GAITONDE, SUJATA
UIC PROFESSOR
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$3,700
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GAITONDE, SUNIL
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$3,700
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KALSI, RAHUL S
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$3,700
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$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
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JAIN, RAJ
RETIRED RETIRED
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$3,300
Nov 3, 2024

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

ID: K000389

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1850 WILLIAMS INVESTORS LLC
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SIRHAN, MOTASIM
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PARAMOUNT GLOBAL EXECUTIVE
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PAPIER, JASON
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$13,200
Mar 29, 2024
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COGEN, JACK
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
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$13,200
May 15, 2024
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CLEMENS, NICOLE
Individual PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$12,200
Mar 31, 2024
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YOUNIS, QASAR
APPLIED INTUITION EXECUTIVE
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$9,900
Mar 31, 2024
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Individual SAN JOSE, CA
$9,900
Mar 31, 2024
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PAPIER, JASON
Individual SAN JOSE, CA
$9,900
Mar 31, 2024

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

ID: B001313

Top Contributors

10

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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
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$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
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Individual DAYTON, OH
$1,041
Feb 1, 2024

Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

ID: S001218

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PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
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Jun 10, 2024
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$3,300
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$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
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Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 25, 2024

Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]

ID: G000598

Top Contributors

10

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AIPAC
COM WASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Oct 23, 2024
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AIPAC
COM WASHINGTON, DC
$750
Nov 4, 2024
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AIPAC
COM WASHINGTON, DC
$500
Oct 23, 2024
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AIPAC
COM WASHINGTON, DC
$250
Nov 4, 2024
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PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
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$3,300
Dec 20, 2023
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$2,500
Jun 24, 2024
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$2,000
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$1,800
Oct 31, 2023
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$1,500
May 11, 2023
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$1,300
Nov 4, 2024

Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

ID: F000476

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10

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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$1,000
Jun 28, 2024
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$500
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HULL, MEGAN
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HARRIS, WILLIAM
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$3,300
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$3,300
Dec 2, 2023
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$3,300
Oct 29, 2023
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SMARTHINKING INSTRUCTOR
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$3,300
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Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]

ID: L000602

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$5,000
Jun 13, 2023
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$5,000
Jun 13, 2023
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Jun 30, 2023
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Jun 30, 2023
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$2,500
Jun 28, 2023
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Jun 28, 2023
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PAC WASHINGTON, DC
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