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ResolvedEthics Violation

failing to wear a mask on the House floor

Ralph Norman
Ralph Norman
RepublicanSC-5 · Representative
May 20, 2021
First Reported
July 20, 2021
Concluded
2 months
Duration
3
Actions Taken

What Happened

On May 20, 2021, Rep. Norman failed to wear a mask on the House floor during the COVID-19 pandemic and was fined. On June 16, Norman appealed and on July 20, the Committee rejected the appeal.

Timeline

May 20, 2021House Committee on Ethics

reported that Norman had been fined by the Sergeant at Arms

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June 16, 2021

Norman appealed the fine.

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July 20, 2021House Committee on Ethics

rejected Norman's appeal

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Data: GovTrack.us Misconduct Database (CC0 public domain)