"I will be appealing the fine and taking whatever action is necessary," Representative Louie Gohmert said, "especially considering this policy is unconstitutional."
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Three House Republicans on Friday sent a letter to the Acting Sergeant at Arms, Timothy Blodgett, asking him to impost a $5,000 fine on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for failing to undergo a security screening prior to entering the House floor.
The letter s authors – Congressman Rodney Davis, Barry Loudermilk and Bryan Stiel – cite House Resolution 73, which imposes a $5,000 fine the first time a member fails to undergo a security screening. If a second offense occurs, the fine is $10,000. The resolution passed in the chamber on Tuesday. The resolution, which went into effect upon passage of the House on February 2nd, imposes a fine for $5,000 for the first offense. It also directs you to notify in writing of fines being imposed of violations for House Resolution 73, the letter stated. Yesterday, at approximately 9:59 am, multiple members observed the Speaker of the House entering the House Chamber without completely security scree
House Will Fine Representatives $5,000 For Not Going Through Metal Detectors in Capitol
On 2/2/21 at 9:02 PM EST
On Tuesday, the House instated new rules to issue a $5,000 fine to any lawmakers who refuse to go through the metal detector that was installed outside of the Congressional chamber four days after the January 6 insurrection. A second refusal will result in a $10,000 fine.
The rules were passed by House Democrats as part of a measure setting floor debate parameters for a budget resolution, according to
The Hill. Democrats are expected to use a budget resolution to pass a coronavirus stimulus bill without Republican support.