Reps. Adam Schiff, Eric Swalwell, and Ilhan Omar, who were stripped of their committee assignments by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Rep. Ilhan Omar says McCarthy's decision was a political stunt and a blow to a democratic institution
Committee assignments are kind of like fraternity and sorority rush on campus. Lawmakers want to make sure they get a"bid" from the committee equivalents of Beta Theta Pi or Chi Omega during rush. Much like college students, lawmakers are despondent if they don’t make the cut. A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers bounced Greene from her committee assignments just one month into her first term. The House sanctioned Greene for promoting conspiracy theories and threatening violence. Greene told the House that she regretted her embrace of conspiracies in the past.
However, here’s the rub: Swalwell would have needed what’s called a"waiver" to continue to serve on the Intelligence Committee in the 118th Congress.House Rule X, Clause 11 restricts members from specifically serving on the Intelligence panel for more than four Congresses within a window of six consecutive two-year Congresses.However, that provision would not apply to Schiff – if he were to be the ranking Democrat on the committee.
Democrats intend to place Omar on the Foreign Affairs Committee. But it would take a full vote by the House to either block Omar or remove her.
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