Two top New York House Democrats pressed McCarthy to deny Santos access to classified information.
Two top New York House Democrats on Wednesday pressed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to deny Rep. George Santos access to classified information.It's the latest example of lawmakers trying to sideline the embattled Long Island first-term House member, who has faced calls to resign and a series of investigations into revelations he fabricated huge swaths of his resume, background and finances on the campaign trail.Reps.
"We call on you to limit Congressman George Santos’ ability to access classified materials, including preventing him from attending any classified briefings and limiting his access to such information through his committee assignments.", but lawmakers still face few barriers in accessing classified information.
"Members are not mandated to have security clearances nor sign a nondisclosure agreement, however, that does not entitle them to unlimited access to classified information," Meeks and Morelle wrote.McCarthy's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment, though the House speaker has begun laying out potential consequences for Santos.on Tuesday that if a House Ethics Committee finds Santos broke the law, "then we will remove him" from Congress.
On Wednesday, he floated a potentially lesser penalty — removal from committees, pending investigation — during a closed-door GOP conference meeting, according to a Republican member and aide in the roomNew York lawmakers – both Democrats and Republicans – have been out front in trying to marginalize and scrutinize Santos.
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