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ResolvedEthics Violation

failing to complete security screening on April 20, 2021

James E. Clyburn
James E. Clyburn
DemocratSC-6 · Representative
April 23, 2021
First Reported
May 20, 2021
Concluded
27 days
Duration
2
Actions Taken

What Happened

Rep. Clyburn was accused of failing to complete security screening on April 20, 2021 but on May 20, the House Committee on Ethics agreed to Clyburn's appeal.

Timeline

April 23, 2021House Committee on Ethics

began a review of Clyburn's appeal of his fine

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May 20, 2021House Committee on Ethics

agreed to Clyburn's appeal of his fine

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