Support Impeachment of HHS Secretary Kennedy for Public Health Endangerment

I am writing to urge you to support the impeachment of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. His actions have created a dangerous public health crisis that demands immediate attention and accountability. Secretary Kennedy's tenure has been marked by decisions that directly threaten the health and safety of Americans. He has overseen significant cuts to crucial basic research, jeopardizing our ability to respond to future health crises. Even more alarming, Kennedy has made unfounded and scientifically discredited claims linking vaccines to autism, undermining public trust in one of our most effective public health tools. During his confirmation hearings, Kennedy assured Congress that he would not undermine vaccine recommendations for children. However, his subsequent actions have directly contradicted this promise, constituting a clear breach of trust with both Congress and the American people. The firing of a CDC advisory panel and the resignations of top CDC officials, including former Director Susan Monarez, highlight the turmoil within our nation's leading public health agency under Kennedy's leadership. This instability puts our entire public health infrastructure at risk. Furthermore, the cancellation of $500 million in vaccine development projects using mRNA technology is a shortsighted decision that could have long-lasting negative impacts on our ability to respond to future pandemics and emerging diseases. While I understand that the current political landscape may make impeachment proceedings challenging, I believe it is crucial for Congress to take a stand against such blatant disregard for public health and scientific integrity. By supporting impeachment articles, you would send a clear message that public health is not a partisan issue and that those in positions of power must be held accountable for actions that endanger American lives. I urge you to join Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan in calling for Secretary Kennedy's impeachment. The health and safety of our nation depend on having leadership at HHS that respects science, upholds public health principles, and works to protect all Americans.