House weighs censure of Rep. Edwards over staff conduct

The House plans to vote on a motion to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards after the Ethics Committee found persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two female staffers (no sexual activity alleged). Several Republicans support the censure, arguing the committee’s findings should guide punishment, while some Democrats say it’s not enough and call for his resignation. A censured member would still keep committee assignments and voting rights, with any removal requiring separate votes. If approved, Edwards would be among the first lawmakers censured in a House under its current party control in decades.