Rep. Jamaal Bowman's (D-NY) act of pulling the fire alarm during House proceedings could lead to significant jail time if charges are pressed.
Bowman was seen on security footage pulling a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building as Democrats looked to stall a vote on the clean continuing resolution put on the floor by Republicans.The New York representative has denied that it was intentional, stating that he was rushing to make a vote and thought the"alarm would open a door." The United States Capitol Police is investigating the situation.
The lesser of the three offenses is a false emergency report. Under D.C. law, it is a misdemeanor and punishable by up to six months in prison and a $1,000 fine. Bowman's act could also conceivably be tried as an obstruction of justice charge under D.C. law, which includes"corruptly, or by threats of force, any way obstructs or impedes or endeavors to obstruct or impede the due administration of justice in any official proceeding." This Class A felony would carry a punishment of at least three years and no more than 30 years and a fine as low as $12,500.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he planned to “have a discussion with the Democratic Leader" about the incident, saying that it"should not go without punishment.”
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