1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

The Secretary of Health and Human Services has displayed a deeply concerning pattern of conduct that undermines public health and scientific integrity. By dismantling critical research programs, spreading misinformation about vaccines and autism, and eroding trust in public health agencies, the Secretary has failed to faithfully execute the duties of the office. This resolution expresses the Senate's lack of confidence in Secretary Kennedy's ability to lead the Department of Health and Human Services effectively. His actions have harmed efforts to address health disparities, maternal mortality, chronic diseases, and other pressing public health issues. Eliminating staff focused on minority health, reproductive health, and oral health contradicts statutory requirements and exacerbates inequities. Furthermore, the Secretary's unsubstantiated claims about vaccines and his moves to dismantle vaccine approval and education efforts endanger progress made against preventable diseases like measles. His offensive rhetoric about autism and attempts to link it to vaccines fly in the face of scientific consensus. Overall, the Secretary's conduct exhibits a disregard for evidence-based policymaking and a dereliction of his obligation to protect public health and wellbeing. For these reasons, this resolution declares that Secretary Kennedy no longer has the confidence of the Senate or the American people to faithfully discharge his duties as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Substantive and immediate action is needed to uphold scientific integrity and restore trust in public health leadership.