Democratic Del. Stacey Plaskett, right, is facing censure threats after it was uncovered that she texted Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. (Getty Images)
"I think she needs to be censured by the House and removed from the [House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence] for colluding with a convicted felon during a congressional hearing. That does not reflect well on the House of Representatives."
It's not clear yet if the resolution will be introduced as a standard bill or whether conservatives will deem it "privileged."
If it's a privileged resolution, House GOP leaders will be forced to put the bill on the floor within two legislative days, meaning it could be considered this week.
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Republicans have seized on Plaskett's messages with Epstein as proof of a double standard by Democrats on the late pedophile financier's case.
House Democrats have been arguing for transparency in pushing to uncover any potential improper links between Trump and Epstein but have been largely silent on Plaskett in the days since her ties to him surfaced.
Michael Cohen, former attorney for President Donald Trump, swearing in before giving testimony. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
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The texts are part of a trove of documents sent to the House Oversight Committee by Epstein's estate.
Her office said in a statement to The Washington Post regarding the texts that she "received texts from staff, constituents and the public at large offering advice, support and in some cases partisan vitriol, including from Epstein."
"As a former prosecutor she welcomes information that helps her get at the truth and took on the GOP that was trying to bury the truth. The congresswoman has previously made clear her long record combating sexual assault and human trafficking, her disgust over Epstein’s deviant behavior and her support for his victims," Plaskett's office said.
Fox News Digital reached out to Plaskett for comment on Harris' threat.
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