SRES217-119

In Committee

Expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out the duties of his office.

119th Congress Introduced May 12, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

A Senate resolution expressing that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer holds Senate or public confidence to carry out his duties.

Who Benefits and How

Critics of Kennedy's HHS leadership gain congressional expression of no confidence. Public health advocates concerned about HHS direction receive symbolic support.

Who Bears the Burden and How

This non-binding resolution expresses disapproval but does not compel resignation.

Key Provisions

  • States Kennedy lacks Senate confidence
  • States Kennedy lacks public confidence
  • Questions ability to faithfully carry out HHS duties

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Expresses Senate view that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has lost confidence of Senate and American people

Who Benefits

  • Public health advocates
  • Kennedy critics

Who Bears Costs

  • HHS Secretary

Key Policy Areas

Healthcare, Executive Branch, Senate Oversight

Primary Purpose

Expresses Senate view that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has lost confidence of Senate and American people

Policy Domains

Healthcare Executive Branch Senate Oversight

Legislative Strategy

"Express Senate opposition to HHS Secretary"

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
May 12, 2025

Ms. Alsobrooks (for herself, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Van Hollen, and …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Healthcare Executive Branch

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