A resolution 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 and should be removed from his position.
This bill is a Senate resolution (S. Res. 374) introduced in the 119th Congress that expresses 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 the American people to faithfully carry out his duties and should be removed from his position. The resolution lays out a long list of alleged actions and mismanagement as justification for removal. It is a nonbinding, symbolic statement of opinion and does not itself remove the Secretary or change any law. If enacted, it could bolster political pressure or influence public debate, but removal would require other actions (for example, presidential action or congressional impeachment/removal processes). The resolution was introduced on September 4, 2025, by Senator Alsobrooks and a group of co-sponsors and referred to the Senate Finance Committee. It comprises extensive “Whereas” statements detailing alleged misconduct and policy disagreements, followed by a concluding “Resolved” clause stating the Senate’s belief that Kennedy should be removed from office.
Key Points
- 1Type and effect: It is a nonbinding Senate resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary Kennedy should be removed. It does not repeal or create laws and does not by itself remove him from office.
- 2Grounds for concern: The resolution catalogs a broad set of alleged actions and mismanagement, including claims of anti-science/vaccine stance, mass personnel reductions, reorganizations of the Department, violations of statutory obligations, and actions said to undermine public health programs and scientific integrity.
- 3Procedural status: Introduced September 4, 2025, in the Senate, referred to the Committee on Finance; listed sponsors include Senator Alsobrooks and numerous co-sponsors.
- 4Evidence and rhetoric: The “Whereas” clauses cite alleged events, lawsuits, funding actions, and public statements as justification for loss of confidence. These are presented as factual claims within the resolution, but as a political document, they are not adjudicated facts within the bill itself.
- 5Implications: Because it is a resolution, it does not change policy or authorize removals. It signals political stance and could influence debate, oversight, or public opinion; actual removal of the Secretary would require other constitutional or statutory processes (e.g., presidential removal or impeachment).